The Ming Dynasty returns
I’m no history buff but I have heard of the Ming Dynasty. Emperors, ancient China, an...
Hosta History
Hostas, you know ’em you love ‘em. But do you actually know anything about them? We ha...
Guide to shade
When it comes to plants there is so much to know and learn. And when it comes to shady...
Shelter belting
I have lived in south-east Manitoba my whole life and after 24 years I have come to re...
The Star of the show
If you have been gardening long you have likely heard the term “contrast plant” before...
Beauty, Lost in Translation
It does not take a linguist to realize that French and Latin just have a smoother tone...
The Queen of the shade
Begonias, one of the most beautiful bloomers in the annual flower world. Or at least i...
The Green-Silver Lining
There will likely be some remarkable outcomes when a culture social-distances itself f...