The increasing variety of native plants on the market is good news for gardeners. With a nod to expanding the plant palette and encouraging gardeners to branch out into less well-known territory, here are 10 native plants to consider for your garden.
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Canadian Shield roses taking hold nicely
The Canadian Shield rose, released in 2017 as the first in a series of roses called Vineland’s 49th Parallel Collection, now have been through one or two winters in gardens across Canada. We checked in on this hardy, disease-resistant repeat bloomer with vivid red blooms and glossy green foliage.
The joys of sharing plants
Nova Scotia gardener Jim Smith shows the joy of sharing plants with a Dominion Day rose. Its red-and-white striped buds normally open on Canada Day.
Rio portulaca for hot spots
Rio portulaca plants are now on Judith Adam’s front walk gallery of ornamental plants because the location is too hot for tomatoes in containers.
Two spring plant combinations to try
Two of Beckie Fox’s favourite spring plant combinations that would be easy to recreate in most Canadian gardens. The first is inspired by Longwood Gardens.
How to use a bloom chart in your garden design
The Garden Making bloom chart will help you plan a succession of flower blooms in your garden design.
Whistling Gardens opens ambitious new venture
Whistling Gardens, a garden centre near Brantford, Ont., operated by owner Darren Heimbecker, specializes in conifers and has an ambitious new private botanical garden.
Japanese Garden at Royal Roads
At Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, Dr. Brian White talks about the Japanese garden as Garden Making tours Canada’s public gardens.
Tips for gardeners
Coping with clay soil
Clay soil can be difficult it can be to work with. Simple clay amending techniques for a clod-free garden.
Provide home for mason bees in your garden
Solitary bees, especially mason bees (Osmia lignaria), are buzzing to the rescue. These native bees are easy to attract.
Books for gardeners
Stylish plants indoors
Not everyone has a garden, patio or balcony for growing plants. Tending plants indoor is a popular way for many people to indulge their love of green things. The new book by Hilton Carter, Wild At Home, is all about how to style and care for beautiful plants.
Canadian Gardener’s Guide updated for 2019
The third edition of Canadian Gardener’s Guide, edited by Lorraine Johnson, includes several new features, such as cold frame gardening, rain gardens and backyard homesteading.