Dahlia: The Breath Taking Beauty
The Dahlia has to be, in my opinion, one of the most breath taking flowers to grace ou...
Ming Cherry: The Ming Dynasty Returns
I’m no history buff but I have heard of the Ming Dynasty. Emperors, Ancient China, and...
Northern Empress Elm: The Empress is Coming
I get a big kick out of new trees that are easy to grow and offer a lot of interest in...
Meyers Spruce: Oh Tannenbaum
What better time of year to talk about spruce trees than near Christmas! My focus will...
Poinsettia: Flower of the Holy Night
As we have now entered into December, thoughts of Christmas come swirling into our min...
Petunias: A Classic
When you think of a Petunia, what do you think of? For me I think of bursts of colour,...
Thunbergia: Black-Eyed Beauty
Though here in Manitoba we ogle over the beauty of the Thunbergia vine, in other parts...
Karl Foerster: The Grass and His Story
Karl Foerster Grass has become a staple of our landscapes. Whether as a centrepiece in...
Diascia: The Unsung Hero
Beautiful upright or sprawling form, countless colour options, blooms until the snow w...