Gardeners enjoy spending time in their own gardens, but we also love to visit other gardens, especially botanical gardens. We take inspiration from them, discover new plants and techniques, and enjoy the camaraderie of being with like-minded friends who might be with us. Visits to public gardens aren’t possible now, at least not for several weeks, but a few organizations … [Read more...] about Enjoy a virtual tour of famous gardens
native plants
Five native plants to try
If you’re thinking of including some native plants in your garden this year (and here are reasons why they’re worth considering), these are five plants worth trying. These plants will bring beauty and butterflies to your garden, and may be the perfect choice for that wet or shady spot you’ve been looking to fill. 1) Foamflower Tiarella cordifolia Hardiness Zone: 3 Foamflower … [Read more...] about Five native plants to try
“Canadian Wild Flowers” book: a labour of love 150 years ago
Since childhood, I’ve been convinced that there’s no better way to spend a rainy afternoon than to search through the shelves of an out-of-the-way second-hand bookstore. Although these establishments have become increasingly rare over the years, they are far from extinct, and are further enhanced by several good websites that specialize in second-hand books. It was in this way … [Read more...] about “Canadian Wild Flowers” book: a labour of love 150 years ago
New edition of “100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants”
The new revised third edition of Lorraine Johnson’s book, 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens, is a testament to Lorraine's expertise as well as a sign that interest in the subject is strong. Plant names have been updated and “sections on wildlife have been substantially enlarged to include details about the interactions and interdependencies between native … [Read more...] about New edition of “100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants”
Much to see at Newfoundland’s MUN Botanical Garden
When I arrived in St. John’s at the end of June, Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Director Liz Klose handed me a fleece jacket—and with temperatures hovering around 10ºC, it was a cozy comfort! I quickly learned that it was “Junuary” and the harbingers of this cool weather, small smelt-like fish called capelin, were running. Welcome to Newfoundland! A … [Read more...] about Much to see at Newfoundland’s MUN Botanical Garden
