The secret life of ferns: 10 strange and wonderful things
Ferns are among the oldest and most intriguing plants on Earth. With no flowers, no seeds, and a reproductive process
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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
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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
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Plant Pig Squeak for Next Year
Pig squeaks have big shiny, paddle-shaped leaves surround a sturdy, 16-inch stalk that bursts into exuberant pink, sometimes white, flowers
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10 Neat Things About Hostas
1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including
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Browallia: A standout for shade
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The Garden of Kenneth MacDonald
Story by Shauna Dobbie, photos by David Johnson Visiting the garden of a collector is always a wonder. How many
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The Garden of Ken Popove
Ken Popove of Chilliwack, B.C.Story and photos by Dorothy Dobbie When you are in politics, especially civic politics, your life
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About Sun and Shade
1. Deadly shade. Very little will grow in deep, deep shade, say right beside a north facing wall with overhanging
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Clematis beauty
There are gardeners who hesitate to plant clematis, fearing that, like hothouse flowers, they may require too much knowledge or
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