Tear through that to-do list this summer

Many of us are suffering from overexposure to our own homes. We’ve had more time to contemplate and less motivation to tackle the out-of-whack elements in our houses and apartments — the minor repairs that have seemingly taken up permanent . . .

Posted: 2021-07-03

Spacious rural garden makes smooth transition to urban space

Hundreds of beautiful plants now blooming in new home

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to dig up some of their beloved plants when they sell their home and move to another property. But relocating hundreds of prized plants from an established and spacious rural garden to a blank . . .

Posted: 2026-07-18

Happiness with Hydrangeas

Exciting options in a growing market for 2023

Plant shoppers across North America can be assured of finding a range of beautiful Hydrangea types and varieties to choose from in 2023. The Hydrangea market continues to grow which makes this an exciting time to select a variety . . .

Posted: 2023-02-25

A new garden every season

Container designs allow people to get in touch with their artistic side

Earl Lieske III has a great eye for container design. A professional horticulturist, Lieske is the custom planter design lead at Chalet Nursery, a third-generation, family-owned business that was named Innovator of the Year by Garden Center Magazine. Chalet is . . .

Posted: 2019-02-23

Grocers offer stress-free planting

This time of year, stores carry potted cyclamen and primula in full bloom

There they are, bright and cheery flowering potted plants, tucked in between the toothpaste aisle and the produce section at my local grocery store. At this time of the year, these pretty flowering plants may seem like the closest thing . . .

Posted: 2018-02-17

Tough plants (and solutions) for hot, dry climates

Take a cue from Medicine Hat

There is a new climate normal for all prairie gardeners and an overriding need to adapt our gardens. Which plants should we be growing that will thrive in the hotter, drier summers we are all experiencing? We have an . . .

Posted: 2023-11-04

Colourful coral bells like a dry cold

Help heuchera hibernate with a little 'insulation'

Whether you like to use the botanical name of heuchera (pronounced hew-ker-a) or prefer to call it by its common name, coral bells, this is a fantastic plant grown for its foliage that gardeners simply can’t get enough of. Most varieties . . .

Posted: 2020-10-10

Some like it hot

Plan ahead for drought-proof veggie garden

In more ways than one, Niki Jabbour won’t forget last year’s gardening season. The author of four bestselling books on vegetable gardening, Jabbour lives and gardens in Halifax, N.S. In 2025, the province experienced a “one-in-50-year” drought. According to the . . .

Posted: 2026-02-28

Markets provide growing appeal

There's still time to indulge in fresh local produce

Can this really be the end of the growing season? For herbaceous perennials and annuals, yes. Fresh produce, though, is still available at some of the farmers markets that remain open through to the end of October. As you prepare to . . .

Posted: 2011-10-01

Design for holiday warmth

It’s all about the things you love, says Shelmerdine owner Bent

Discovering your personal style, whether for garden design, home décor or fashion, often requires visual inspiration. “Not everyone has a strong sense of style, ” says Nicole Bent, president and owner of Shelmerdine Garden Centre, located at 7800 Roblin Blvd. . . .

Posted: 2024-11-23