Ask me, and I’d have said there was no need to improve the several styles of zinnias we’ve already got. But plant breeders need a… Read more
Tonic for tired zinnias
The dwarf, 12-inch (30-cm) Magellan zinnias I have in containers look healthy, but aren’t making many flowering side shoots. They’re in a hot, bright location… Read more
Bold, colourful zinnias
There’s nothing subtle about zinnias (Zinnia elegans). Their “in-your-face” attitude appeals to me and I appreciate their big, bold double flowers that flaunt deeply saturated… Read more
Dwarf vegetables in containers
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I have a bright, hot spot on my front stone steps with enough space for three containers to greet visitors as they come up the… Read more
Global warming and plant hardiness
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I’m confused. Current winter weather predictions (2010-11) from Environment Canada, the Weather Network and the Farmers’ Almanac all agree that my southern Ontario garden will… Read more
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