About Raspberries
1. Oh Ida, how red your blood. Raspberries, Greek mythology has it, were once white. Then along came Zeus’ nursemaid,
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Trees & Shrubs
Early Spring Flowers
1. Hellebores. One of the early spring flowers, Hellebores, are poisonous, as are many plants in the garden. The sap
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About Big Trees
Sequoia National Park, California 1. What kind of big? You can measure the biggest trees as the tallest, the thickest
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10 Native Maples of Canada
The 10 species of maple trees native to Canada have been growing here well before our country was discovered by
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About Oaks
1. Quercus and the Celts Quercus is the botanical name for oak and it is from the Celtic language meaning
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About Maples
1. Promise and practicality, but sharp, too. The maple is the symbol of generosity, balance, promise, and practicality, however, its
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Buying Plants
1. Potted plants in bloom (1). At the garden centre, should you buy plants that are already blooming or not?
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About Shrubs
1. To prune or not to prune: when and how. Shrubs often need pruning to keep them well-shaped and under
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About Pussy Willows
1. Dyngus Day. Pussy willows were a player on Easter Monday or Wet Monday, a Polish celebration also known in
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About Roses
1. Prickle or thorn, it still hurts. Technically, roses have prickles. Thorns are modified leaves containing vascular strands of the
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