I’ve gone to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair every November since 1994, but it has only been the past few years I’ve noticed all the gardening and agricultural displays. I’ve always focussed on the horses, occasionally noticing the dogs, cows and other creatures, but my interests have expanded recently, and now I search out the vegetable competitions and displays devoted to … [Read more...] about Fun for gardeners at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
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Discovering new poinsettias
There is no plant or flower that says Christmas like the poinsettia. This is the time of year where everywhere you look, there is another red poinsettia – rows of them in grocery stores and one at every office or holiday party you visit. Eventually, you can just stop noticing them. Last Friday, though, I think I saw more poinsettias in one hour than I had in my whole life … [Read more...] about Discovering new poinsettias
New plants in Guelph greenhouse
https://vimeo.com/gardenmaking/newplants In this video about new plants, we visit Rodger Tschanz at the University of Guelph to check up on the new trial plants grown for Garden Making for use in the New Plant Walk of Fame at Canada Blooms 2012. Rodger is an expert who helped to select the 15 new plants for 2012 showcased in our feature garden at Canada Blooms from March 16 … [Read more...] about New plants in Guelph greenhouse
Public greenhouses where you can get your plant fix
Stepping into warm public greenhouses filled with bright blooms and towering tropical trees on a cold winter’s day can cheer up anyone, especially housebound gardeners. Here’s a list of several indoor gardens, greenhouses and conservatories across Canada open to the public. Call or visit their websites for hours and possible entry fees. Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1461 … [Read more...] about Public greenhouses where you can get your plant fix
