What is the Difference Between Annual, Biennial, and Perennial Plants? When selecting plants for your garden, understanding their life cycles is key to planning and maintaining a vibrant, thriving landscape. […]

How to Start Your Very Own Compost Pile from Scratch Composting is a simple, eco-friendly way to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden. By starting your own […]

Oak trees are a fantastic choice for your landscape, offering beauty, shade, and ecological benefits. While oak wilt is a concern, it has only been found in a few locations […]

A Beginner’s Guide Gardening from seed is one of the most rewarding and cost-effective ways to grow your own vegetables and flowers. Not only does it allow you to cultivate […]

Wrapping, Mulching and More Winter can be tough on gardens in Southwestern Ontario, where freezing temperatures, wind, and snow can damage trees and tender plants. Here’s how to wrap trees, […]

How to Put Your Garden to Bed for Winter As fall settles in, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter. Taking a few simple steps now will help ensure […]

Exploring Native Plants: What “Native” Means to Different People The term “native plants” often brings to mind images of wildflowers blooming in meadows, resilient grasses waving in the breeze, or […]

Bringing the Beauty of Spring Indoors Imagine the vibrant colours of spring blooming right inside your living room, even in the heart of winter. Forcing flower bulbs is a simple […]

Preparing Your Garden for Fall As summer winds down and the crisp, cool air of September arrives in Southwestern Ontario, it’s time to prepare your garden for the changing seasons. […]