Recently I had to drive to Port Hawkesbury after work. On the way, the weather was a combination of wet snow and rain – Brrrr!! We are all wishing for and wanting warmer spring days so we can do
Spring has sprung!
Well, here we are again at the start of another new season. Things are hopping at the greenhouse getting our plants happily in their new homes. All you gardeners out there are probably chomping at the bit to get
We can’t “contain” ourselves, so here goes!
In spite of this cool and rainy day, I can see myself sitting in the sun on my deck and beside me is a beautiful planter full of lovely flowers! Oh yes, a vivid imagination can get us through a
Hang in There When it Comes to Baskets.
We love them. But, we are not sure if we can look after one. Should we just make our own? Buy one ready to go? And if we do decide to “get one” – what should we buy and then
The Newest! The Latest! (and other marketing hype…)
The world of marketing is always blowing the horn about “what’s new, what’s the latest thing, what you just have to have, etc.” In the horticultural sector, it is no different. I am already receiving catalogues from my suppliers that
Back to The Garden
So as I sit here tonight listening to the rain on the roof, I say to myself “Argh! Why didn’t I get those peas in the ground before this rain!” – we gardeners are always so anxious this time of
Mother’s Day’s Tea Cup Flower Tradition
This Blog is a re-post from last years Mother’s Day blog. We loved the story of Marilyn’s famous tea cup floral arrangements then, and we still love it now! So, if you’d like a special Tea Cup floral arrangement from
Introducing new Perennials & Care Tips for Our Yearly Returns!
Little nodding snowdrops and brilliant crocus are the bravest little plants in the garden. Those snowdrops have been doing their thing since over a month through all the miserable weather of spring – never giving up. I wanna be like
On your mark…get set…start your seeds!
As one of my favorite songwriters wrote: “All my life’s a circle, sunrise and sundown…the season’s spinning round again and the years go rolling by…” These words come to mind as we once again “kick it in” at the greenhouse.
Shrubberies!…
shrub·ber·y ˈSHrəb(ə)rē noun noun: shrubbery; plural noun: shrubberies shrubs collectively. an area planted with shrubs. That word can conjure up different meanings or images for different people: some people think of the definition, while others like myself, think of