A Garden for All
As the cool nights of autumn set in, we gardeners are reminded that the main growing season is drawing to a close. However, passionate plantsmen know that the garden is not …
Paul’s Plant Pick: Tricyrtis formosana ‘Dark Beauty’ Read More
Calamint (Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta)Â This week I’d like to highlight a wonderful herbaceous perennial that is slowly becoming available through local garden centres. Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta, commonly know …
Paul’s Plant Picks: Calamint Read More
Location: Perennial Border Coral Bells x Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’ Lantana Lantana cultivar False Dracaena Cordyline ‘Red Star’ Shamrock Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola ‘Zinfandel’ Sweet Flag Acorus calamus Copperleaf Acalypha wilkesiana
Summer Planter 2012: Big Urn Read More
In spite of the unseasonably warm weather we’ve already seen in 2012, the May long weekend unofficially signals the beginning of the big planting weekend (hurray!). In preparation for this, …
From the Stacks: Death at the Spring Plant Sale Read More
Plants of Interest: in addition to the plants listed in the Through the Garden Gate Guide 2015 9 Glengowan Road Front: Lycianthes rantonnetii – formerly Solanum -in bed to right …
Through the Garden Gate: Featured Garden Plant Lists Read More
Remove weeds that develop in beds and turf while they’re young. Collect design ideas by taking a garden tour or walking through neighbourhoods. Cut back yellowing and browning foliage of …
Jobs to do in the summer garden Read More
From tip to toe, here’s what experts favour in gardening garb and gear. · Mark Hartley loves his Tilley hat · Felco pruners are the secateurs of choice for Sheila …
The well-outfitted gardener Read More