The Classic Mistakes – Part 1
Spring is on its way and “gardening fever” is starting to spread. To help you all get ...
Got a little Charisma?
How can you say a lilac has charisma when it is not a heavy bloomer? I honestly wish t...
Shelterbelting
I have lived in south-east Manitoba my whole life and after 24 years I have come to re...
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...
Ming Cherry: The Ming Dynasty Returns
I’m no history buff but I have heard of the Ming Dynasty. Emperors, Ancient China, and...
Go Ohio Buckeyes!
No, I'm not talking about a sports team. Ohio Buckeye is actually a type of nut tree. ...
Meyers Spruce: Oh Tannenbaum
What better time of year to talk about spruce trees than near Christmas! My focus will...