Russian Flowering Almond: The Flower from Siberia
To increase the variety of trees and shrubs we can plant in our landscape we often bri...
Chamomile: When life gives you lemons…make tea?
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Unfortunately we can’t even grow lemons...
Portulaca: Fixing the Reputation
Let’s talk Portulaca. Now I know what you are thinking, “Isn’t that a weed?” or “Don’t...
Got a little Charisma?
How can you say a lilac has charisma when it is not a heavy bloomer? I honestly wish t...
Marigolds: Plants of Gold
Marigolds are some of our flower gardens most trusted flowers. They bloom plentifully,...
Therese Bugnet: Beauty Lost in Translation
It does not take a linguist to realize that French and Latin just have a smoother tone...
Begonias: The Queen of the Shade
Begonias, one of the most beautiful bloomers in the annual flower world. Or at least i...
Gladiator Flowering Crabapple: The Manitoban Champion
Ever seen one of those purple trees? Every now and then you will spot one in a person...
Dahlia: The Breath Taking Beauty
The Dahlia has to be, in my opinion, one of the most breath taking flowers to grace ou...