Sundancer Poplar: The Upcoming Popular Poplar
In Manitoba the land is very… well, flat! This can make for a couple problems including lack of privacy and incredibl...
The Best Shelterbelt Trees
Shelter-belts have been utilized for a long time on the prairies. After the dust bowl of the 1930s people realize how...
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, ...
Spirea: True or False?
There are some trees and shrubs that are simply underrated and I think one that is the...
Sensation Lilac: Its Sensational!
I was surprised when I first heard Sheldon recommend lilacs as a wind blocking hedge, ...
Sugarberry Tree
Have you ever heard of Sugarberry / Hackberry tree? If so, you’re in the minority. Thi...
False Spirea: Mistaken Identity?
One of the most complicated parts of gardening is knowing which plant will work in whi...
Shelterbelting
I have lived in south-east Manitoba my whole life and after 24 years I have come to re...
Growing Plants in Southeast Manitoba
In a world flooded by social media, why would anyone want to start another blog? In my...