THE DIRT ON….SOIL

THE DIRT ON….SOIL

We often forget the importance of dirt, aka soil in our lives. Without great soil, we can’t grow the trees, shrubs, perennials, vegetables and annuals that make our outdoor living spaces so wonderful.   Some important points to consider are: – Healthy soils are...
TORONTO RESIDENTIAL VEGETABLE GARDENING

TORONTO RESIDENTIAL VEGETABLE GARDENING

If you own a residential home in Toronto, you can easily grow your own vegetables, no matter the size of your lot. Even if you live in a condo building there are ways of growing some fabulous fruits and vegetables to enjoy!   Fruits and vegetables can be grown in...
CLEMATIS: QUEEN OF THE CLIMBERS

CLEMATIS: QUEEN OF THE CLIMBERS

There is something so wonderful about seeing clematis in flower. Exotic blooms; some the size of dinner plates, cover a trellis or wall in a broad stroke of colour. Typically we think of clematis growing flat against trellis or wall, but as long as they are given...