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Ideal for growing with shrub roses is the clump forming herbaceous perennial Geranium psilostemon (Armenian cranesbill). This plant has large, divided, green leaves that become tinted red in autumn but it is Continue Reading
I am in the middle of my own “propagation escalation” and this podcast contains some great information on how to propagate from your own garden. — Douglas Propagating Deciduous Shrubs Continue Reading
Captivating Cactus and Striking Succulents – 71 in a series – Ruby slippers via Partly Sunny Projects on Instagram These ruby slippers are no joke they are seriously on fire #no filters Continue Reading
If you’ve ever failed at something, we know it can be hard to want to try again. Don’t give up! Even the best of the best have killed a plant Continue Reading
Succession sowing is a way to make use of available, open space in the garden throughout the season. As one crop finishes producing, you can plant another crop in its Continue Reading
If you want a thriving organic garden, you will need wildlife. I’m not talking deer, mice, and bears here, I’m talking bees, butterflies, ladybugs, birds, and other gardening pals, some Continue Reading
Gardening under oak trees is tricky, to say the least. Sensitive to summer irrigation, fertilizers, and root disturbance means creating a garden near an oak tree requires a delicate touch. Continue Reading
I’M GRATEFUL that when I began gardening, I fell in with a bunch of plant nerds who spoke not in common names but in botanical Latin, and turned me on Continue Reading
There are few things we love to daydream about more than a beautiful garden and the next one our list to visit, once we are able to travel. From the peaceful Continue Reading
I am always on the lookout for creative planter ideas. I find them on walks around my neighbourhood, on garden tours, at botanical gardens, even at some of my local Continue Reading