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Hardier hydrangeas
Internationally recognized American plant breeding expert doing promising work on reliable, cold-tolerant magnificent mopheads
Michael A. Dirr is an internationally recognized plantsman who has bred and researched hydrangeas for more than 40 years. Dirr is the author of several books, most recently, The Hydrangea Book: The Authoritative Guide (Stipes Publishing, 2021). His University . . .
Posted: 2022-08-06
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August in the kitchen garden
Inspired backyard gardener eagerly waiting to preserve summer’s abundance for months of delicious meals
Lynne Hermiston is passionate about growing her own food. Her backyard food garden in south Winnipeg is an amazing example of the abundance and diversity of food that can be grown in a relatively small space. But it’s also a . . .
Posted: 2026-08-15
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Businessman buys second Hope estate
Eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom home bought for US$15 million
LOS ANGELES — California businessman Ron Burkle has doubled down on Bob Hope estates, buying the late comic’s longtime Toluca Lake compound for US$15 million. Two years ago, the billionaire paid US$13 million for a modernist home in Palm Springs designed . . .
Posted: 2018-06-30
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Building better echinacea
Hardy perennial feeds pollinators, resists deer
With an infinite number of echinacea (coneflower) varieties to choose from, how do you decide which is the best one to grow in your garden? This perennial dilemma could be made easier by simply opting for Purple Coneflower Echinacea angustifolia, . . .
Posted: 2020-08-01
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Food to grow
St. Vital couple relishes turning summer's bounty into soups, jams, jellies and, of course, relishes
These days there is always something simmering on Bill and Lenore Linton’s stove. The now vintage blue enamel canning pot that Lenore purchased in 1962 for three dollars is filled with jars and the pungent smell of vinegar wafts through . . .
Posted: 2020-09-05
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Low-key Catmint the way to go
Short and shrubby nepeta stands tall as a no-fail garden option
Not every plant steals the spotlight with its stunningly gorgeous blooms or lustrous foliage. Some plants remain on the sidelines like wallflowers, not making a big noise, but quietly doing what they know how to do best. Catmint, or nepeta, . . .
Posted: 2018-07-07
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RENOVATIONS: Selecting the right siding
A choice for every taste and budget
This may seem an odd time of the year to discuss the type of siding you plan to use in renovating the exterior of your house come spring. But considering the manifold choices of vinyl, wood and composite sidings available to . . .
Posted: 2012-12-01
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The berries that make gardeners blue
Beautiful, healthy fruit hard to keep happy -- and safe from pesky thieves
Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and other good things, blueberries are the trendy health fruit of summer. This isn’t hype: have you ever seen a sick catbird? If you don’t net your blueberry bushes, the catbird will clean you out, taking fruit . . .
Posted: 2017-07-29
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GARDENING: Manitoba shows its colours
New tree varieties produce a changing fall palette
A fascinating experience I had the unique opportunity to visit the Western Nursery Growers' Group (WNGG) Tree Trial farm this summer at Portage la Prairie. It was a fascinating experience: rows and rows of trees being developed . . .
Posted: 2011-10-29
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Hot new plants for 2027
Be inspired to get good things growing next spring
As you empty your containers and put your garden to bed for winter, take time to assess how well your plants performed. Which plant varieties bloomed consistently or provided long-lasting, vibrant colour? Is there an area of your garden . . .
Posted: 2026-10-03