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Grow Your Own Lisianthus for Beautiful Containers & Bouquets

Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), also called prairie gentian and much admired for its delicate, rose-like blooms, is a prized addition to gardens, cut-flower bouquets, and arrangements. Although growing lisianthus from seed can be challenging due to its slow germination and growth, starting with young plants is an excellent alternative for home gardeners.

Go Bananas for Bananas

Bananas are one of the most widely enjoyed fruits. They’re a favourite among kids and adults alike. Whether you’re making banana bread, a banana split, or just having a snack, they’re a simple, tasty, and healthy food that everyone loves.

Hardy Cactus for Canadian Gardens

Many of us might think of cacti as indoor plants, typically displayed on a windowsill or in a greenhouse. While many species thrive in subtropical and tropical climates, there are also several hardy species plus their various cultivars and hybrids, that are well-suited for cold, freezing winters. Some, like Opuntia fragilis (the brittle prickly pear), can even withstand the harshest conditions, growing naturally from British Columbia to northwestern Ontario, and tolerating temperatures as low as Zone 2!

All About Hellebores

Hellebores are an incredible group of evergreen perennials for gardeners from zone 3 to zone 9. In warmer zones, they are winter- and early spring-bloomers providing colour from late November through April. In colder zones, they flower in late winter and early spring as soon as the snow melts. In any zone they provide interest when most other plants are soundly dormant bringing forth the first major burst of perennial colour for the season.

34 Unique Edibles for Foodies

If you’re passionate about growing and savouring your harvest, you’re in for a treat. Join us on a journey through some of our most fascinating, unusual, and unique edible plants. We hope you uncover some exciting additions to your garden and kitchen!

Jujubes : A tasty, crunchy fruit you’ve likely never heard of before!

Jujubes : A tasty, crunchy fruit you’ve likely never heard of before! Ziziphus jujuba is a rare and unique fruiting tree known as jujube, red date, or Chinese date. They typically grow into beautiful small trees perfect for small spaces or even large pots reaching about 8-10 feet tall.