Growing 101
Gardening in zones 3 and 4 can be challenging, but with the right perennials, your garden can thrive. Discover the best sun-loving and shade-loving perennials for Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Discover the differences between perennials and annuals. Learn the benefits and challenges of each to choose the best plants for your garden.
We started July off with a bang. More like a volcanic explosion where the searing heatwave felt like burning embers embedded into our skin. What naturally follows an unprecedented heatwave? Wildfires. As the wildfire smoke
Here in the Edmonton area, we know all too well that the climate is pretty rugged. Zone 3 comes with temperature extremes in both winter and summer, and only the toughest perennials survive to greet
Perennials are amazing plants, and growing them from seed is so rewarding. Starting perennials from seed is sometimes considered difficult, but it’s the ultimate process of delayed gratification””one of the true joys of gardening! Perennial
When shopping for plants, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of climate zones for gardening in Edmonton. There should be a number from between about 2 and 4 on its tag. Take this
Well folks, it’s October. The province has seen its first taste of snow for the year, and the Halloween candy aisles are dwarfing the produce aisles in every grocery story. While the city of Edmonton
There’s nothing quite like being greeted by beautiful blooms each spring without having to go through the trouble of replanting them year after year.
Poisonous Perennials By Rob Sproule A vibrant, blooming perennial bed is one of the hallmarks of a gorgeous garden (and a savvy, dedicated gardener). But we forget that behind the aesthetics of perennials lie separately
Perennial Blooming Calendar by Rob Sproule Every perennial has its season, and whether it be an iris, rose or mum, the goal of planning a bed or border is to make sure something is always
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!
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