Let It Snow! Blog Photo

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...

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Sundancer Poplar Blog Photo

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...

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Amur Maackia Blog Photo

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...

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Alder The Prairie Horizon

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 ...

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Savannah Ruby Grass Blog Photo

Savannah Rubies

When it comes to containers, we often discuss thrillers, fillers, and spiller; the three main criteria for a perfect ...

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Agincourt Beauty Lilac Blog Photo

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...

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Perennial Annuals Or Annual Perennials Blog Photo

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...

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Silver Maple Blog Photo

Silver Maple: Prairie Silver

This tree is almost native to Manitoba. In my tree exploration travels I have found Silver Maples growing wildly very...

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Northern Gold Forsythia Blog Photo

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...

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