Sayuri and Arthur Mah’s Red Deer Garden
Sayuri, known to her friends as Sai, and Arthur Mah have lived at their current Red Deer home since 1995 and have long ago completely
Dorothy Dobbie
November 13, 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
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
What to Plant to Attract Butterflies
If you want to have monarchs and other butterflies in your garden, plant nectar-rich flowers. Make sure your choices bloom in fall to give the
Canada's Local Gardener
January 27, 2023
About Spittlebugs
1. Who spit on my perennials? See those little dabs of foam on the stems of your favourite perennials? It looks like spit. Who would
Canada's Local Gardener
July 8, 2022
Spittlebugs
Who’s been spitting on my plants? Spittlebugs show a preference for nitrogen-fixing plants such as legumes and it is postulated that they are most plentiful on
Canada's Local Gardener
June 17, 2020
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Plants have several different ways of dealing with drought. For example, some, like cactus and other succulents, store water in their leaves, stems and roots.
Canada's Local Gardener
February 12, 2019
Gardening Passion of Debbie Huitema
When Debbie and George Huitema moved into their home in south west Calgary 25 years ago, they waited eight years before getting rid of the
Canada's Local Gardener
December 18, 2018
Tim Evans’ Garden for Sharing
The river rolls lazily by Tim Evans’ Assiniboine-side home, imparting a dreamy quality to this romantic garden. Round beds of tall flowers, their petals shifting
Canada's Local Gardener
November 21, 2018
Eco-Friendly Equals Beauty
Proof that any garden can be beautiful, this Oakville oasis is primarily composed of plants that are edible, fermentable and medicinal – an unusual palette
Canada's Local Gardener
November 12, 2018