10 Neat Things About Seeds
1. Nuts and eggs are seeds, too. Although we don’t often think of them like this, eggs and nuts are also seeds in their own
Dorothy Dobbie
April 22, 2024
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Perennials
Top 10 Easy-Care Perennials
These easy-care perennials are the old reliables of the garden. It’s not that they live forever, their lifespan can be a mere five years. But
Canada's Local Gardener
November 13, 2023
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
8 Perennials That Attract Our Friends the Bees
Are you looking for ways to attract more bees to your garden this year? More and more we are learning how important these fuzzy
Canada's Local Gardener
March 30, 2023
Peonies are the perfect flower
When peonies burst into bloom, they scent the air with their musky fragrance. Everyone with a garden should have at least one of these
Canada's Local Gardener
March 27, 2023
Coreopsis: A bright and cheery flower
Coreopsis pleases everyone! People love it for its sunny, long-lasting blooms. Birds love it for its seeds and butterflies, and other pollinators enjoy its tasty
Canada's Local Gardener
February 22, 2023
6 Soft and Fuzzy Plants
Story & photos by Dorothy Dobbie When we think plants along with soft and fuzzy or velvety leaves, Lamb’s ear springs to mind, but these
Canada's Local Gardener
January 30, 2023
Dissecting Bleeding Heart
By Shauna Dobbie My grandmother had a big bleeding heart in her garden, next to her front door. As a child, I was fascinated by
Canada's Local Gardener
January 27, 2023
About Daylilies
1. The “perfect perennial”. Daylilies are often called the perfect perennial because they are easy to grow, come in many varieties (60,000 named and registered
Canada's Local Gardener
June 16, 2022
Early Spring Flowers
1. Hellebores. One of the early spring flowers, Hellebores, are poisonous, as are many plants in the garden. The sap and seeds, interestingly, will turn
Shauna Dobbie
March 24, 2022