Beckie Fox's garden newsletter
Suffering floral withdrawal
To fill that floral gap, I started amaryllis, hyacinths and paper whites in soil or pebbles a few weeks ago. I had hoped for a few blooms over the holidays, but at the rate some are progressing, I may have a floriferous January instead.
How to grow spring bulbs in containers
Gardening in the fall is as much about planning for spring as it is preparing for winter. And because I’d much rather think about spring than winter, I’m planning to follow Dugald Cameron’s detailed instructions on how to plant bulbs in containers now so I have them to use in spring containers on the porch next spring.
Overwintering perennials in containers
Decisions need to be made on how to overwinter herbaceous perennials that have been growing outdoors in containers. In addition to perennials, I also have a few clematis in pots to store.
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Make your own winter arrangements
Winter containers use branches from shrubs and trees to add colour and texture for winter arrangements that will last until spring.
Forcing bulbs and dreaming of spring
If you still have some bulbs to plant, try growing them in containers indoors. Forcing bulbs provides mid-winter blooms.
Dwarf conifers in winter gardens
Now is the time to consider the winter garden, and my hope is that you have some dwarf conifers to give character and substance in this cold season.
Design ideas
Create your dream garden from scratch
Confronted by empty yards front and back? Here’s your detailed guide to creating your dream garden from scratch.
Punctuation in the garden
Punctuate your garden to create a compelling narrative. Here’s how to use trees and plants as exclamation marks, periods, commas and other signals.
Design a white garden
Be it day or night, sunlight or moonlight, white plants will add a wondrous effect to your garden. Two designs for a white garden in part shade or sun.