attracting hummingbirds
The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Jeanne McRight
As Ontario’s only breeding hummingbird, this delightful little garden visitor is welcome anytime! Join Stephanie Keeler, from The Riverwood Conservancy, ...
Scented petunias
Judith Adam
I want to entice hummingbirds to stay longer in the garden, so I’m interested in knowing more about scented petunias. I’ve grown Madness Plum Crazy petunia.
Forcing spring branches
Judith Adam
When forcing spring branches, use the younger branches of woody plants which usually carry the most flower buds, and appear more round and puffy than the slimmer leaf buds. When forcing spring branches, cut a cross with a sharp knife or secateurs into the bottom inch of each stem to encourage water uptake.
