Tag Archive for: Perennial garden

Tariff- and Inflation-Proof Yourself

Imported fruits and vegetables from the US could be hit with a 25% counter tariff. Even when tariffs are not a threat, currency fluctuations can often noticeably increase the price of imported produce. The more you can grow your own food, the more you can protect yourself from inflation and save money. You’ll also be eating healthier produce and reducing your carbon footprint.

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.

Hydrangea for Canadian Gardens

Hydrangea for Canadian Gardens Out here on the West Coast, Hydrangea is an integral and beloved part of the summer garden, especially the bigleaf Hydrangea macrophylla with its glorious shades of sky blue, royal blue, purple, pink, and near red. These flowers emerge in early summer and provide interest

Grow Milkweeds : Support Beneficial Butterflies and Insects to add intriguing Beauty to your Garden

Grow Milkweeds : Support beneficial butterflies and insects to add intriguing beauty to your garden Asclepias is a genus of hardy perennial plants that belong to the family Apocynaceae and are commonly known as milkweeds. Milkweeds are well-known for their ecological importance as they provide nectar…

Discover and Grow Pawpaws : These hardy trees produce delicious fruit with tropical flavours

Discover and Grow Pawpaws : These hardy trees produce delicious fruit with tropical flavours Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is an intriguing eastern North American understorey tree that grows across much of the eastern US and into southern Ontario…