Let it Snow!
I’ve spent a lot of time outside this year. My work and my heart take me outside as long as they can. It was great to...
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...
Amur Maackia
Amur Maackia, first thing that I asked when I heard about this tree is where did that name come from. You may have he...
Alder: The Prairie Horizon
My brain is still on the topic of less known and newer trees. So, lets talk about Prairie Horizon Alder. Have you ...
Savannah Rubies
When it comes to containers, we often discuss thrillers, fillers, and spiller; the three main criteria for a perfect ...
Agincourt Beauty Lilac: A Cut Above the Rest
"A Cut Above the Rest", it’s a play on words segueing into Lilacs. Lilacs make great cut flowers! I have not seen the...
Perennial Annuals or Annual Perennials?
Not many people know this but amongst our annuals and perennials there are some that come in both annual and perennia...
Silver Maple: Prairie Silver
This tree is almost native to Manitoba. In my tree exploration travels I have found Silver Maples growing wildly very...
Northern Gold Forsythia: Spring Gold
This time I’m giving you the good news first. Northern Gold Forsythia is a beautiful, yellow flowering bush that is f...