10 Neat Things about plants that go bump in the night
Halloween may be about ghosts and goblins, but in the garden, the night has its own kind of magic. After sunset, plants reveal secret
Canada's Local Gardener
October 29, 2025
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Astilbe brings colour to the shade
Astilbe, sometimes called false spirea, is a perennial favourite among gardeners looking to add a splash of colour and texture to shaded or partially shaded
Shauna Dobbie
August 12, 2025
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
Increase perennials for free
How to increase your perennial garden By Shauna Dobbie You love your perennial garden soooo much, you’d like to double or triple what you’ve
Shauna Dobbie
July 11, 2025
Peonies are tough and beautiful: 10 Neat Things
Is there any flower more romantic than the peony? With their frilly petals, delicate colours, and swoon-worthy scent, they steal the show every spring.
Canada's Local Gardener
June 12, 2025
DYC Dazzle: Meet the stars of the yellow composite world
They brighten roadsides and frustrate botanists.Nicknamed “Damned Yellow Composites” or DYCs by plant enthusiasts around 100 years ago, these are the cheery, yellow-flowered members
Canada's Local Gardener
May 21, 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
Milkweed for more than monarchs: 10 neat things
Milkweed isn’t just for monarch butterflies. Native milkweed (Asclepias) is one of the most fascinating and ecologically valuable plant groups you can grow. With dramatic
Canada's Local Gardener
March 27, 2025
The Lucyshyn Garden in Edmonton: A meticulously crafted small-space paradise
By Dorothy Dobbie | Photos by Shauna Dobbie There’s something magical about a small-space garden design that maximizes every inch of space. In the heart
Canada's Local Gardener
February 17, 2025
10 Neat Things About Plants of Love
Love is in the air – and in the garden! Throughout history, plants have been associated with romance, passion, and affection. From traditional aphrodisiacs to
Shauna Dobbie
February 13, 2025