It’s an oddly shaped, purple-blue berry that is native to northern Russia, northern Japan and parts of Canada, but now also grows wild from Alberta to Newfoundland and in northeastern Europe. It’s touted as having high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants, and is more popular in many other parts of the world because of its distinctive flavour. Meet the blue honeysuckle … [Read more...] about Meet the haskaps
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Garden centre preview of new plants
Last week I attended President's Choice Lawn and Garden Sneak-Peek at the Toronto Botanical Garden. New plant introductions and old favourites were featured to give garden writers and others a look at what President's Choice will be offering in their garden centres this year. Here are some highlights from the event (true to form, mostly edibles caught my eye). • My … [Read more...] about Garden centre preview of new plants
