Growing 101
Discover how to keep your poinsettia flourishing after the holidays with our Alberta-specific care tips. Learn about winter care, spring transitions, and the reblooming challenge.
Discover the best low light houseplants for Edmonton homes. From the colorful Chinese Evergreen to the resilient ZZ Plant, find the perfect green companion to uplift your mood during the shorter days from August to January.
Get ready for the holidays with our expert guide on Christmas greens care, making your home festive and joyful!
We’re not quite done with winter yet here in Edmonton, with snow, wind, and the cold still keeping our gardening days at bay. While you’re anxiously awaiting the triumphant return of the growing season, now’s
We’re crazy for Calatheas, and we hope you have at least one in your indoor plant collection! Notorious for their fussiness, these pet-friendly tropical show-stealers are well worth the extra work and”“if cared for properly”“will
Pisces season is here, but what exactly does that mean? February 19th to March 20th is Pisces season, meaning we’re in the thick of it right now. If you’re a Pisces, this means that you’re
Aquarius season is here, but what exactly does that mean? Whether you’re an Aquarius yourself, or you live with one, you’re undoubtedly aware of the giant universe the mind of an Aquarius inhabits. Aquarius is
Winter has its cozy moments that go along with the holiday season’s many other endearing qualities. However, it also gets a bad reputation for making people miserable thanks to cloudy skies, lack of sun, dry
Trying to stop gardening in the winter is like trying to pass up the sweets””it just doesn’t work. The good news is that you don’t have to give up your green thumb just because
Kokedama, or “moss balls” in Japanese, are traditional plant creations that celebrate the beauty of rough simplicity. These “poor man’s bonsai” reflect some very ancient principles of Japanese culture and philosophy that focus on
Christmas is about tradition, and a family tradition of making tree ornaments can create lasting memories for you and your family. But it doesn’t have to be complicated, and decorations made from natural ingredients add
“˜Tis the season to get shopping, and there’s no better place to find that perfect gift than at Salisbury Greenhouse! If you’ve got a plant-lover in your life, follow our guide for the best way
There are many reasons to bring a spider plant into your home: they’re simple to care for, have a knack for cleaning indoor air, and are a fantastic pet-safe option. While their sprawling appearance
Christmas cacti are perfect for adding some colourful blossoms to your Christmas decor, with blooms in white, pink, and yellow! They also look beautiful alongside fresh evergreen boughs and holly. When properly
Peonies are like visual poetry””they convey so much beauty and feeling! Their cut flowers are a wedding bouquet classic, with hundreds of luscious, layered petals in the most romantic colours. They need their beauty sleep
You probably know Salisbury as your go-to place to buy local plants in Edmonton, but it’s a great spot for gifts as well! We’ve got so much more than just houseplants in stock (though, we
We’re always on the hunt for easy, creative outdoor decor ideas for the holidays, and this gnome garden tutorial totally fits the bill! Now, this is not your typical gnome garden””instead of a garden full
There seems to be an ongoing debate on real vs artificial Christmas trees and which are the superior purchase. Truthfully, there is a case for both sides, and while I’m quite partial to real trees,
It’s that time of year again””my favourite annual blog feature””Salisbury’s countdown of the top Christmas tree decorating trends for 2020! Like many of my friends here in Sherwood Park, after making it through this rollercoaster
As soon as things start to freeze up and my outdoor garden goes on winter break, I scratch the gardening itch by decking out the house in fresh evergreen decor for the holidays. Indoors and
While it’s nice that we’ve had a pretty gentle October, we all know it can’t last much longer. Here we are, near the end of autumn, bracing ourselves for another round of winter in Edmonton.
Bringing potted plants indoors for winter is often a necessity in Edmonton, because sometimes our more tender perennials can’t quite handle our cold Canadian weather. It’s also worth doing if you’ve got some annuals and
Over the winter, most plants go into a dormant stage, kind of like hibernation, and the care requirements can change quite a bit””especially if you’re bringing outdoor plants indoors. You’ll also need to shift gears
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!
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