Dry and shady gardens: a double whammy Most gardeners would agree that gardening in full shade presents certain difficulties, and I dare say that all would agree that gardening in dry, compacted soil is an even greater challenge; but combine the two, and you have a serious gardening hardship. Dry shade is almost always the result of mature trees with roots that run close to … [Read more...] about 8 plants for dry and shady gardens
Hellebore
More picks for favourite plants
Is there a plant you wouldn’t be without in your garden? One that’s your absolute favourite? Freelance writer Lorraine Flanigan asked gardeners across the country to pick just one plant (a difficult task for these plantaholics!) and describe why it’s their favourite. Her story on their favourites is in No. 21 Great Plants to Grow and includes trees, perennials, annuals, shrubs … [Read more...] about More picks for favourite plants
Unpredictable hellebore seedlings
Hellebore blossoms are opening in my garden, and early bees are enthralled with the wide flowers and thick central stamens. It’s going to be another exciting season of unpredictable seedlings. Hellebores crossbreed and reproduce with enthusiasm, and there’s perpetual confusion as they take free rein with their own hybridization programs. Trying to identify self-sown hellebores … [Read more...] about Unpredictable hellebore seedlings
What’s on our potting bench at Canada Blooms
We hope the potting bench at Garden Making ’s booth at Canada Blooms 2013 inspires you to create some beautiful spring containers this year. In case you’re interested in finding a few of these items for your own garden, here’s where you can locate them. Perennial plants were donated by Heritage Perennials. (See perennials.com to locate a retailer near you.) Included in the … [Read more...] about What’s on our potting bench at Canada Blooms
