moonflower vine
After 80 years, Veseys still growing
Veseys Seeds, based in York, Prince Edward Island, celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2019. The mail order pioneer has clearly taken root in a broad swath beyond its Atlantic Canada origins.
Starting seeds indoors
Seeds of annual flowers and vegetables are easy to germinate and grow on to seedling stage, either indoors under lights or outdoors directly in the garden. There are basic protocols for soil, light and moisture, with specific requirements applying to individual plant species.
Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour grabs attention
Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour is grabbing attention becuase of its glamorous colour and bold growing habit.
Perennials that bloom the first year from seed
Sowing seed indoors during deepest winter can prompt some perennials into blooming in their first season. How to grow perennials that bloom the first year from seed.
Secrets to growing a stephanotis vine
A pot of white stephanotis vine (Madagascar jasmine) with clusters of deeply perfumed flowers can become a lovely vine grown in a container.
‘Honorine Jobert’ is a lovely late Japanese anemone
The sparkling white ‘Honorine Jobert’ Japanese anemone begins flowering about the middle of September, and is a Judith Adam favourite. Its tall stature gives it architectural presence.
