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Lots of hosta choices at a specialty nursery
At a specialty nursery such as Lotsa Hostas, the variety of choices can be delightful — sometimes overwhelming. You may find a new introduction, a coveted rarity or an old favourite not readily available.
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How to make a meadow
A step-by-step guide to making a meadow garden with native wildflowers and grasses with plant suggestions.
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Plants with personality
Plants with unusual characteristics spark interest and attention in the garden.
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Expand your palate with perennial edible plants
Colleen Zacharias writes about several gardeners in Winnipeg already harvesting food to enjoy from their gardens. Getty Stewart (above) harvests stinging nettle every spring to use in recipes.
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Pines – evergreens for all seasons
The Pinus species is unique among conifers. Long-lived trees, their distinctive needles are grouped in bundles called fascicles. Evergreen conifers provide a beautiful backdrop for other plants in the landscape.