About Edible Weeds
Purslane 1. Move over spinach. Purslane, sometimes called portulaca, is an edible weed. It has 10 times the Omega 3 fatty acids found in spinach,
Dorothy Dobbie
February 3, 2021
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About Tulips
1. Tulips rising in fall. Much of Canada has been enjoying a bit of unseasonably warm weather this fall. Some gardeners are asking about their
Canada's Local Gardener
November 13, 2020
About Scary Plants
1. Bat flower. One of the scary plants, the handsome Tacca chantrieri flowers are almost black and a little reminiscent of bats, with their two
Canada's Local Gardener
October 28, 2020
About Bulbs
1. Roots or stems. Bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers; which are which? There are true bulbs, as in onions and tulips; there are corms, as
Canada's Local Gardener
October 15, 2020
About Groundcover
1. It’s thyme, baby. Thyme will hold up nicely as groundcover between flagstones in a sunny area that gets a bit of foot traffic, although
Canada's Local Gardener
August 20, 2020
Spiky Flowers
1. Flowers on spikes. Spiky flowers could refer to flowers with spikes or flowers that form on a spike-like stem; we’re using it to refer
Canada's Local Gardener
June 26, 2020
About Cosmos
Ulam Raja 1. King’s salad. When we think of cosmos, we think of the pretty delicate flowers once so common in the gardens of our
Canada's Local Gardener
June 16, 2020
About Flowers for Easter
1. Easter flowers. Some of the plants and flowers associated with Easter are simply early spring flowers, like potted hydrangeas, while others have attributes that
Canada's Local Gardener
April 10, 2020
Cherry Blossoms
1. Hanami . It’s cherry blossom time in Japan! Hanami means “flower-viewing” and generally refers to taking in the beauty of cherry blossoms. It’s a
Canada's Local Gardener
April 2, 2020
Dahlias in your Garden
Dahlias are the national flower of Mexico, but they could be the queen of your garden. Luscious, flamboyant, but not fragrant, they can be as
Canada's Local Gardener
February 27, 2020