Perennials

About Flowers for Easter

1. Easter flowers. Some of the plants and flowers associated with Easter are simply early spring flowers, like potted hydrangeas, while others have attributes that

Canada's Local Gardener April 10, 2020

Creeping Phlox

In springtime when the ground is bare, creeping phlox relieves the dullness with a flush of glorious pink, pristine white or pale mauve. In some

Canada's Local Gardener February 6, 2020

About Herbs

1. Herb or ‘erb? Dropping the h-sound at the beginning of “herb” is an American affectation, so if you’re from south of the border, you

Canada's Local Gardener January 24, 2020

About Papaver Poppies

1. Papaver rhoeas. Corn poppies or field poppies are quite common in Europe; in fact, they are known as a weed. Papaver poppies quickly grow

Shauna Dobbie November 7, 2019

About Plants That Kill (Edition one)

1. How toxic is toxic? Your garden is full of toxic plants, that could probably even kill, including parts of some that you eat (tomatoes,

Canada's Local Gardener October 17, 2019

Why Start Planting in the Fall

Wise gardeners and bargain hunters alike know that fall is one of the best times to plant and shop. Not only can you find plants

Canada's Local Gardener October 9, 2018

Poppies Are Forever

Graceful and fragile, brilliantly coloured and stunningly beautiful, poppies call irresistibly from any garden they inhabit. There are over 100 species but they all have

Canada's Local Gardener July 12, 2018