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.
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Perennials
Bright pink astilbe
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
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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
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Dividing perennials is good for your pocketbook.
Increase perennials for free
How to increase your perennial garden By Shauna Dobbie You love your perennial garden soooo much, you’d like to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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