Wondering about about red ‘pimples’ on maple leaves? The culprit causing that damage can be either a bladder gall mite or spindle gall mite. The leaf reacts to the attack…

A few weeks ago, I talked about fertilizing plants in gardens. It is now time to make sure you also feed the plants you have growing in containers and especially…

Everything sure is growing after the hot sunny days we’ve had! Leaves on trees and shrubs have popped, early perennials have started to bloom and lawns have greened up. It’s…

Last week, I mentioned hardening off seedlings before they are taken outside. I want to expand on that subject by telling you about my first experience with sowing herb seeds…

During these uncertain, stressful times so many people are looking towards growing their own vegetables and herbs. It’s a natural reaction to restrictions. Wanting to manage your own environment and…

In a crisis such as the one we are facing now, the normal craving for spring colour and ‘getting your hands in the dirt’ has really intensified. I’m getting so…

What a world we live in now! Although we are taking Covid-19 very seriously, self-isolating and keeping distance, this beautiful early spring weather has gardeners dreaming of being outside and…

Each garden space is as unique as the person creating it. The first element of its design should be function. Why do you want this space and what are you…

Although winter hasn’t left us, we can see that spring is coming! The days are getting longer and when the sun is out, it is stronger than it was in…

I find January the perfect time for garden planning. I may not be able to walk out with a tape measure, but I have the notes I made last season…