Ground to Cover – Page 3

First attempt at starting seeds indoors

January 28, 2019April 5, 2013 by Kat Fox

The top of my refrigerator ended up being the only suitable place for starting seeds indoors, because it’s out of the way and close enough to the light.

Preparing to garden with a gardening journal

January 4, 2019April 3, 2013 by Kat Fox

First thing into the gardening journal was a list of all my seeds. I’ll keep track of progress in my gardening journal, and jot down any new ideas.

Forcing spring branches indoors

February 7, 2019March 6, 2013 by Kat Fox

A vase with dogwood branches blooming indoors.

I wanted the bright red dogwood branches for displaying in front of the colourful walls in my apartment. Little did I know that I would end up accidentally forcing spring branches to bloom indoors, something I had never attempted before.

Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100

February 5, 2019February 10, 2013 by Kat Fox

Sheridan Nurseries: One Hundred Years of People, Plans, and Plants covers the history of the company and provides a fascinating glimpse into gardening culture through the 20th century.

If you live in southern Ontario, you’ve probably heard of Sheridan Nurseries, one of the largest growers and garden centre retailers in Canada. This year, Sheridan celebrates its 100-year anniversary, … Read more

A new book on native plants

February 5, 2019January 28, 2013 by Kat Fox

Official Plant Emblems of Canada: A Biodiversity Treasure, is a new book from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

There has been a bit of controversy lately over the maple leaf on the new $20 bill in Canada, and whether it represents the leaf of a native maple or … Read more