Plants

Brugmansias are showy tropical charmers that bring colour and a sweet scent to the garden. (Photo by Wikipedia)

Brugmansia mania

Steven Biggs

Steven Biggs has an obsession for Brugmansias – woody tropicals with hanging flowers. Here's his tips for displaying, growing and overwintering brugmansia.

Garden design ideas for all season blooms

Judith Adam

Get garden design ideas for all season blooms in your garden. Enjoy non-stop flowers from spring right through to fall. Lists of plants and planting plans.

Peony root (Photos by Dugald Cameron)

How and when to plant peonies

Dugald Cameron

The optimal planting time depends on what you’re planting. Perennial plants are best planted in spring, but it’s better to plant peonies in the fall.

Mahonia developing berries (Photo by Carol Pope)

Growing food where deer roam

Carol Pope

It’s a big challenge growing food where deer roam daily, grazing and razing every palatable morsel to the ground. Carol Pope suggests edibles to grow.

Hellebore (Garden Making photo)

More picks for favourite plants

Lorraine Flanigan

Our roundup of favourite plants comes from freelance writer Lorraine Flanigan who asked gardeners to pick just one plant. More that didn't fit in magazine.

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