Garden Know How

Weigela is an example of a shrub that’s easy to propagate by taking hardwood cuttings in the fall. (Photo by Joanne Young)

How to take hardwood cuttings

Judith Adam

Taking hardwood cuttings in the fall is an easy, economical way to increase plants through vegetative reproduction. Reproduce your favourite shrubs.

Pansies are cool-season plants, they like cooler temperatures, and so do their seeds.(Photo by Joanne Young)

Starting seeds outdoors

Judith Adam

Everything you need to know about sowing annual flower and vegetable seeds in the garden

Starting seeds indoors

Judith Adam

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.

Growing a variety of edibles is one of the many joys of gardening. (Photo by Joanne Young)

How to plan a vegetable garden

Sharon Hanna

Whether you’re new to gardening or already have green thumbs, here’s a quick guide to take you from planning to planting, and get you started on an excellent veggie adventure.

When shopping for plants, choose healthy, well-grown specimens. (Garden Making photo)

5 tips for shopping for new plants

Garden Making

To help you when shopping for plants for your garden, these 5 tips will help you choose healthy, well-grown specimens, especially trees and shrubs.

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