What is that?! 10 Neat Things about fasciation
You’re walking through the garden when you spot something truly strange: a stem that’s flat like a ribbon, or a flower with way too
Canada's Local Gardener
July 30, 2025
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Japanese maples and lookalikes
Graceful small trees for every zone: Japanese maples and lookalikes The beautiful Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a prize for gardeners in Zones 5 and
Shauna Dobbie
July 10, 2025
The secret life of ferns: 10 strange and wonderful things
Ferns are among the oldest and most intriguing plants on Earth. With no flowers, no seeds, and a reproductive process that seems almost magical, they’ve
Canada's Local Gardener
April 9, 2025
A garden rooted in memory: Joan and Frank Quinn’s backyard retreat in Edmonton
By Joan Quinn This garden story appeared in the 3rd issue of Canada’s Local Gardener. As someone who grew up on a bustling farm, the
Canada's Local Gardener
March 31, 2025
10 Neat Things about Kale
1. The closer the frost, the sweeter the leaf. Kale actually tastes better when harvested after frost. Even frozen stiff in the garden, it will
Canada's Local Gardener
February 17, 2025
10 Neat Things About Plants that Kill (Edition two)
Plants don’t always live up to their gentle, green reputation. Some have evolved lethal mechanisms to survive, capturing prey, and even poisoning predators. Here are
Shauna Dobbie
October 31, 2024
10 Neat Things About Sweet Potatoes
As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, put some thought into sweet potatoes. Did you know that you can grow them in Canada? That the tuber
Shauna Dobbie
October 10, 2024
10 Neat Things About Spinach
1. I’m strong to the finish, ‘cause I eats me spinach… Spinach can make you strong, but not as strong as what you thought. Compared
Dorothy Dobbie
May 22, 2024
10 Neat Things About Hostas
1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including in Japan where they are
Canada's Local Gardener
May 15, 2024
What’s New and What’s Hot: Trends for 2023
Note: Seed produced by F1 hybrid plants may not produce offspring true to the parent. As the year unfolds, gardeners are embracing fresh trends for
Canada's Local Gardener
April 11, 2023