The Pits (Part 1)
Let’s talk about the pits. No, not the holes in the roads or the rough patches of our lives, I’m talking about pitted...
Amur Maackia
Amur Maackia, first thing that I asked when I heard about this tree is where did that name come from. You may have he...
Savannah Rubies
When it comes to containers, we often discuss thrillers, fillers, and spiller; the three main criteria for a perfect ...
Agincourt Beauty Lilac: A Cut Above the Rest
"A Cut Above the Rest", it’s a play on words segueing into Lilacs. Lilacs make great cut flowers! I have not seen the...
Perennial Annuals or Annual Perennials?
Not many people know this but amongst our annuals and perennials there are some that come in both annual and perennia...
Bridal Wreath Spirea
Have you ever noticed that we take things for granted? As I started this post, I was wondering what I would say about...
Hawthorn: Thorn in My Side?
I cannot think of a plant, native to Manitoba, that is more foreboding than the Hawthorn tree. It really gives the im...
Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth: The Tragic Love Story
Love Lies Bleeding, also known as Amaranth, is a gorgeous plant getting monstrously ta...
Bleeding Hearts
I must admit, this plant probably made many garden enthusiasts’ hearts bleed as it simply couldn’t be found this year...