The Pits (Part 3)
Do you know what really is the pits? When people say they are going to do something I never do. So here I am, with th...
Ahead of Schedule: Trees in Early Autumn Splendor
Does it seem to you like the fall colours are a little more vivid this year? I think they are. There are many factors...
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...
Honey Locust: Locust of the Prairies
Am I talking about what John the Baptist ate in the desert? Honey and Locust? No, this is a new-to-Manitoba tree that...
Virgina Creeper: The Creepy Crawler
I remember going for a car ride with my parents through Mitchell when I was around 15 years old. I was just beginning...
Not So Seedy (Part 2)
Almost every variety of Poplar introduced in the last 20 years is a male. We carry Siouxland and Skyfest Cottonwood, ...
Not So Seedy (Part 1)
It’s quite common to have customers desire trees that don’t produce fruit or seeds. It’s the low maintenance thing. N...
Pink Glow or Muckle Plum?
Whatever the name is, this tree needs a little promotion. It’s not uncommon to name plants after their breeders. It’s...
Sugar Maple: The King
I was trying to think of some cheesy title for this blog about Sugar Maples. Things li...