Plant a sensory garden for your pooch
We tend to hear a lot about plants that are toxic to our four-legged family members, but not so much about plants that are beneficial for them. We all know […]
George & Shirley Hoto Interview
Even on a cloudy day, the adjective that comes to mind when describing the flower bed on Main Street in Dunnville is grand. Certainly some might say that this is […]
Steve Elgersma Interview
Bees were actively working in and around the sedums in the median at Broad and Main Streets in Dunnville as Steve Elgersma shared his commitment to help others. Steve is […]
All about Figs
This season we added two apple trees and were gifted three figs, each a different variety; so if memory serves me we should have a green, brown, and black fig […]
Hosta Alternatives for Shade
Tired of just Hostas in the shady areas of your garden? This spring flowering, clump forming, carpet perennial will give your shade a burst of colour. So what’s this wonderful […]
How to Care for a Lilac
No one needs this information more than we do, because we have four dead lilacs behind the garage – but I blame the location, chickens, and ducks on their demise. […]
Diverse and Unusual Native Plants
Canada is home to many diverse and unusual plants. Some of which are very exotic-looking and hard to find. This is due to their diverse habitat requirements such as forests, […]
DHS Update
Spring has sprung and summer is on it’s way. WOW have the temperatures been crazy, great for the plants though. Are you enjoying the weather? Dunnville Horticultural Society sure has. The […]
Get Growing: Lilac varities
I love the smell of lilacs in the air. Did you know that a lilac needs over 2,000 chill hours below 45°F during the winter, in order to flower? So, […]
Easy, Low maintenance plants
Are you looking for easy low maintenance plants? Choosing the right plants can make gardening an easier and more enjoyable task. Here are some of my suggestions : Lavender: it […]