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10 Neat Things

10 Neat Things Edibles Foliage Perennials Plants

The secret life of ferns: 10 strange and wonderful things

April 9, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 438 Views cryotogam, Dryopteris, fiddlehead, pteridomania, shade, Victorian

Ferns are among the oldest and most intriguing plants on Earth. With no flowers, no seeds, and a reproductive process

10 Neat Things Annuals Flowers Perennials Plants

Milkweed for more than monarchs: 10 neat things

March 27, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 460 Views Asclepias, milkweed, monarch, native plant, stratification

Milkweed isn’t just for monarch butterflies. Native milkweed (Asclepias) is one of the most fascinating and ecologically valuable plant groups

Alberta Annuals Beautiful Gardens Editor's Pick Garden Info Perennials Plants

The Lucyshyn Garden in Edmonton: A meticulously crafted small-space paradise

February 17, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 399 Views backyard landscaping, compact garden ideas, Edmonton garden design, Edmonton landscaping, garden inspiration, outdoor design, small garden tips, Small space gardening, space-saving garden, urban gardening

By Dorothy Dobbie | Photos by Shauna Dobbie There’s something magical about a small-space garden design that maximizes every inch

10 Neat Things Annuals Flowers Perennials Plants

10 Neat Things About Plants of Love

February 13, 2025 Shauna Dobbie 494 Views aphrodisiac plants, botanical symbols of love, flowers symbolizing love, love in the garden, love plants, love-themed gardening, plants associated with love, plants of romance, romantic plants, Valentine's Day plants

Love is in the air – and in the garden! Throughout history, plants have been associated with romance, passion, and

10 Neat Things Perennials Plants

10 Neat Things About Yarrow

January 15, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 643 Views Achillea, Ancient healing plants, drought tolerant plants, Garden folklore, Herbal remedies, Medicinal herbs, Pollinator-friendly flowers, Soil-improving plants, Xeriscaping, Yarrow plant

Discover the plant that has it all—yarrow! This ancient healer and global garden star brings vibrant colour, low-maintenance charm, and

10 Neat Things Annuals Bulbs Flowers Foliage Perennials Plants Seeds Vines Wild Flowers

10 Neat Things About Plants that Kill

October 31, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 896 Views plant, toxic

Plants don’t always live up to their gentle, green reputation. Some have evolved lethal mechanisms to survive, capturing prey, and

How-to Perennials Plants

Refreshing That Perennial Bed

July 17, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 3899 Views Bergenia, Biennial hollyhock, blue flax, Blue flax (Linum), Brunnera macrophylla, Campanula, daylilies, delphiniums, Echinacea, Gas plant, Ligularia, linum, Lupine, perennial bed, phlox, Pulmonaria, tiger lily

Is your perennial bed looking a little sad? Are your plants suffering from disease and needs to be replaced? Know

CLG Podcast Edibles Flora & Fauna Local Gardener Perennials

Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 7: Growing Bamboo with Garry Heberg

June 20, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 579 Views bamboo, bamboo varieties, Canadian Gardening, garden clumps, Garry Heberg, growing bamboo, shauna dobbie, South Surrey, tropical plants, Vancouver

Bamboo is a kind of plant in the grass family (Poaceae) with over 100 genera. Most of them are tropical,

10 Neat Things Edibles Foliage Perennials Plants

10 Neat Things About Hostas

May 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1211 Views edible plants, foliage textures, garden beauty, hosta flowers, Hostas, hybridization, plant varieties, shade plants, slug-resistant plants, therapeutic plants

1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including

10 Neat Things Bulbs Flowers Garden Pests Insects Perennials

10 Neat Things About Lily Leaf Beetle

May 4, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 915 Views beetle lifecycle, fecal shield, garden pests, invasive species, lily care, Lily leaf beetle, lily plants, lily protection, parasitic wasps, stridulation

1. What is it? What carries its poop around on its back? And why?! The lily leaf beetle (Liliocerus lillii)

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