Hemlock tree
When people hear the word hemlock, they almost immediately think of poison. Many associate the name with the drink that killed Socrates for what was
Dorothy Dobbie
December 19, 2025
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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
Ryan Statham talks about trees and climate change
Choose audio podcast or video https://youtu.be/5zTqVCQiVF8 Season 4, Episode 2 In this episode, Shauna sits down with Ryan Statham, arborist with the Davey Tree Expert
Shauna Dobbie
August 20, 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
Japanese maples and lookalikes
Graceful small trees for every zone: Japanese maples and lookalikes The beautiful Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a prize for gardeners in Zones 5 and
Shauna Dobbie
July 10, 2025
A garden rooted in memory: Joan and Frank Quinn’s backyard retreat in Edmonton
By Joan Quinn This garden story appeared in the 3rd issue of Canada’s Local Gardener. As someone who grew up on a bustling farm, the
Canada's Local Gardener
March 31, 2025
10 Neat Things About Hardy Apple Cultivars
1. Named apples. You can never plant a seed and expect to get a certain type of apple, no more than you can make a
Canada's Local Gardener
September 4, 2024
Flora & Fauna Episode 14: Emerald ash borer with Ryan Statham
Since 2002, Canada has been watching the emerald ash borer kill our native ash trees, starting in Ontario and moving east and west from there.
Canada's Local Gardener
July 10, 2024
Flora & Fauna Episode 11: Climate change and trees with Dan Herms and Joe Steinfeld
Given that Earth is getting warmer rapidly, what is the consequence for trees? This is a concern for Davey Tree experts Dan Herms, Vice President
Canada's Local Gardener
July 3, 2024
Canada’s Mighty Spruce Trees
The spruce tree grows all across Canada and is the backbone of many northern forests. These cool-climate conifers are typically Christmas tree-shaped and come
Canada's Local Gardener
May 29, 2024