Is it too early to think about what to plant in next year’s containers, even though many of this year’s displays are still going strong? Especially when I haven’t even planted my fall bulbs yet? However, after seeing some of the new bedding plants that will be introduced next year, it’s hard not to think ahead. I got a peek at what's in the growers' greenhouses at the 35th … [Read more...] about Bedding plants catch the eye
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The source of city plants
When I see the geraniums, grasses and sweet potato vines on Toronto sidewalks every year, I’ve never spent much time wondering where they all came from. One day in April, it’s leftover snow sludge and garbage debris in the city’s planting beds and containers, and then the next day, they’re full of colourful flowers and edibles. I went to Centennial Park Conservatory in … [Read more...] about The source of city plants
PickOntario boosts local flowers
For many of us, it’s second nature to buy a peach grown nearby over one imported from the U.S. When you choose local produce, you’re supporting your own economy and you’re saving the extra environmental cost incurred when transporting produce from a long distance. And because the produce doesn’t travel as far, it’s usually in better shape by the time it reaches your kitchen. We … [Read more...] about PickOntario boosts local flowers
