Magnolia
The first flowers of spring
First flowers of spring: In Stephen Westcott-Gratton's garden in south-central Ontario, minor bulbs of early spring are in flower, as are the hellebores.
The sweet scent of magnolias
All magnolias are graced with beautiful flowers. The magnolias we grow in Canada are as scented as their southern cousins, even in our cool springs.
Design a white garden
Be it day or night, sunlight or moonlight, white plants will add a wondrous effect to your garden. Two designs for a white garden in part shade or sun.
‘Susan’ magnolia still blooming
Many of the early-blooming magnolias (such as cultivars of M. stellata and M. x soulangeana) were tricked into opening early, only ...
Garden design: glory is in the details
Intelligent garden design is often executed in small and personal details, with plants that blend into comfortable landscapes and show the gardener’s skill and attention.