Cold Winter Weather Care
It is that time of year again when preparations for winter need to be considered. Putt...
When It Rains, It Pours
So we had rain. How does this affect us? Given that we had lots of it, this changes th...
Mango Tango Potentilla: Manitoba Mangoes?
If you were looking for long seasoned flowers, we have three different families of shr...
Currants: A Berry Fine Choice!
Why plant a currant you may ask? Well, one reason would be that currants are some of t...
Silver Maple – Prairie Silver
This tree is almost native to Manitoba. I have found Silver Maples growing very close ...
Froebel Spirea
So many spireas! There are so many kinds to pick from! Some with white flowers and som...
Common Lilac: A Fragrant Tapestry of Spring
When I started working in sales at our nursery and saw how many different lilacs varie...
Ninebarks: Compare & Contrast
I remember the first time I saw a purple shrub I was somewhere between confused and im...
Valiant Grape: The Resilient Champion
As unlikely as it may seem there are grapes that can survive here in Manitoba and prod...