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10 Neat Things About the Scent of Roses

The scent of roses has mesmerized people for centuries, symbolizing love, elegance, and even healing properties. But did you know that not all roses are

10 Neat Things About Plants of Love

Love is in the air – and in the garden! Throughout history, plants have been associated with romance, passion, and affection. From traditional aphrodisiacs to

Donna and Dave Bloski’s garden

Story by Dorothy Dobbie, Photos by Dorothy and Shauna Dobbie It is Donna and Dave Bloski’s 54th wedding anniversary this year and they are celebrating

Garden of Pat Uptegrove

Garden of Pat Uptegrove, Victoria Cross, Prince Edward Island Story and photos by Shauna Dobbie Pat Uptegrove has lived all over the world, pursuing the

10 neat things about roses

About Roses

1. Prickle or thorn, it still hurts. Technically, roses have prickles. Thorns are modified leaves containing vascular strands of the plant (the system that moves

10 neat things about groundcover

About Groundcover

1. It’s thyme, baby. Thyme will hold up nicely as groundcover between flagstones in a sunny area that gets a bit of foot traffic, although

10 neat things about love flowers

About Love-ly flowers

1. Love in a mist. (Nigella.) This freely self-sowing, cheery annual takes its romantic love name from the airy, lacy bracts that surround the flower. It

Ontario rose garden

The Ontario Rose Garden: Michel Giroux

The rose, adored for its beauty and grace, is perhaps the most romantic flower in the garden. This is why it’s called the queen of

10 Neat Things About the Scent of Roses

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