In spring 2017, the crew at Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, planted five of Vineland’s new Canadian Shield roses in its rose garden as part of a celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. Some 4,600 kilometres across the country, in Edmonton, the Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association planted 150 Canadian Shield roses on … [Read more...] about Canadian Shield roses taking hold nicely
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Growing grapes in containers: Pixie gapes
If you’re looking for something different to plant in a container this year, consider Pixie grapes, a grapevine that grows only 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) tall. The grape clusters are equally diminutive, reaching about four inches (10 cm) in length. The tiny grapes would certainly be a conversation piece for your patio table. Pixie is a naturally occurring mutant of Vitis … [Read more...] about Growing grapes in containers: Pixie gapes
