Ground to Cover

First attempt at starting seeds indoors

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

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.

A vase with dogwood branches blooming indoors.

Forcing spring branches indoors

Kat Fox

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: 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.

Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100

Kat Fox

If you live in southern Ontario, you’ve probably heard of Sheridan Nurseries, one of the largest growers and garden centre ...

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

A new book on native plants

Kat Fox

There has been a bit of controversy lately over the maple leaf on the new $20 bill in Canada, and ...

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