Gardening

Grateful for Grape Hyacinths

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Coral Short

There are two blue spring bulbs that give a little kick to the more traditional daffodils and tulips.  One is scilla and the other is the undemanding grape hyacinth. They don’t need to be watered or fertilized making them a … Continue reading →

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Loopy for Lupines

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Coral Short

Fresh bright lupines are popping up into spring landscapes across the country in both private gardens and in the wild. Their large unique flowerheads fit perfectly into wildflower and meadow gardens. This March try experimenting with the Lupines from your … Continue reading →

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Columbine Collection

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Coral Short

The root of the word Columbine in Latin means dove because their exquisite petals look like five doves huddled together in a circle. The “doves”  or flower petals come in a vast array of colors due to all the new … Continue reading →

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The Honeysuckle

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Coral Short

You can find many varieties of the fragrant honeysuckle vine at your local garden centre this spring. The 65 varieties of honeysuckle come in attractive tones of pink, white, orange, yellow and red. The Golden Flame Honeysuckle is one of … Continue reading →

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Forsythia brings Spring Fever

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Coral Short

Around late March your eye might fall upon bright sprays of yellow surging up in our dull winter landscape throughout your area. This splashy deciduous shrub is called Forsythia and grows up to 10 feet but can be easily pruned … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: Iris

Posted on November 14, 2012 by admin

Iris is one of the easiest flowers that you can grow in your garden. Flower gardening is a joy when you include easy-to-grow varieties like Iris. It is a hardy perennial whose ornamental blooms will come back reliably year after … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: Morning Glory

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

Many people overlook the simple beauty of morning glories for more elaborate flowering annuals, but experienced gardening experts know that morning glories have many uses in ornamental landscaping. Because they grow so easily from seed, it’s rare to see morning … Continue reading →

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Budget Bird Baths

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Coral Short

If you can’t afford an expensive bird bath in your garden you can get a large ceramic bowl that immolates the shallowness of a birdbath.  This is very important as birds can drown in deep containers. A terracotta tray from … Continue reading →

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The Toad Lily

Posted on August 22, 2012 by admin

When it comes to gardening, not many plants can provide the beauty that Toad Lilies do.  The Toad Lily is named so because of its blotchy flowers, which may sound a little unattractive, but the flowers on this hearty perennial … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Style Plants

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin

It’s easy to bring a slightly exotic and unique touch to any garden by developing a Mediterranean theme with Mediterranean style plants.  These types of plants do great in a cooler climate and sandy, well-drained soil.  One of the best … Continue reading →

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