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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Lady MacGyver’s Indoor Garden
Spring is here!! Finally!! Having ventured out from being cooped up inside,I was invited for supper at our neighbours place. When we arrived we were greeted with her cute little […]
Dunnville Horticulture Society: The fascinating effects of fasciation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6152,5969″ img_size=”medium” onclick=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is going on with my wonderful gaura? This weird, funky, fascinating looking plant has what’s known as fasciation. What is fasciation? Fasciation causes an […]
Golden shadows pagoda dogwood an exciting addition to the garden
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6145″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you need something exciting in your garden? I know I do. Do you need to add elegant structure and unbelievable colour? Who doesn’t? Well, golden […]
Dunnville Horticultural Society: Tips and tricks for successful fall planting
Well, here we are, going into fall, which is a great time to plant and divide perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees. The weather is usually cooler, and wetter compared to […]
Dunnville Horticultural Society: Rose of Sharon comes in many varieties
Purpureus variegated shrub hibiscus, or rose of Sharon, comes in many different varieties, but the one I find most striking is althea purpureus variegatus. This rose of Sharon is unlike […]
Dunnville Horticultural Society: Beautyberry shrub lives up to its name
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5901″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The beautyberry shrub is an unusual shrub with long, arching branches producing many small pink flowers, usually in August. It has yellow-green fall foliage. However, its […]
Dunnville Horticultural Society hosting annual plant sale
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5935″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Are you looking to add a bit more green to your garden? The Dunnville Horticultural Society is holding its annual plant sale this Saturday, May 7, […]