Pansies are starting to bloom – now is the perfect time to add some color to your home while we wait for Mother Nature to bring us warmer weather. Pansies are hardy plants and will perform their best in cooler weather, even surviving a frost. They like rich, well drained soil and can handle sun or partial shade. Keeping the …
Easter Lilies
In spring, Easter lilies fill our homes with bright blooms and fragrant aromas. While the flowers seem to quickly come and go, there are some guidelines that may extend the life of your lily, as well as a few easy steps to follow if you choose to plant it outdoors. Leave the plant indoors until the last frost, …
OSC Seeds
OSC offers a variety of seeds for gardeners that are beginners or have years of experience! Many types of seeds can be started indoors when the weather and ground are still too cold for outdoor planting. OSC Seeds is a proud Canadian company offering over 125 years of growing service. They offer a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, bi-annuals and …
Think Spring!
The 1st day of Spring is just a couple of days away! Let’s hope Mother Nature keeps bringing us some warm sunny days! Think spring (and warm days) – and start thinking about what flowers and vegetables you want to grow this year 🙂
Succulents
When you need houseplants that can thrive with little water, look no further than these … Succulents!  Not only are they easy to grow but they have so many health benefits! They Can … Brighten A Home in Any Climate Help Purify the Air Add Fresh Oxygen to Your Environment Improve Your Focus Increase Pain Tolerance Enhance Memory As …
Slugs in the Garden
Slugs are among the most easily recognized pests and if you have slugs in your garden, you are probably familiar with the damage they cause to your plants. You may notice their slimy trail they leave behind or the shredded leaves of your plant. Slugs are nocturnal, so you don’t generally see them. They will emerge or hatch in the …
Vegetable Leaf Spots and Molds
With the rain and warm temperatures we’ve beening having, your vegetables are likely growing really well and look great! However, if you have started to notice any spots or molds on your plants, here is a bit of info that can help you. Leaf spot is a very common disease of tomatoes and can affect other plants such as potatoes …
Zinnias
Zinnias are annuals, meaning that they go from seed to flower to seed in one growing season, so they will not come back up the following year. Zinnias are really low maintenance. Since they’re fast-growing, they shade out most weeds. They don’t require much in the way of fertilizing (just an occasional well-balanced mix), and they don’t need mulching. Deadheading …
Pollinators
How to create a pollinator friendly garden What may seem like a small contribution — a tiny flower planted in a pot or the ground can actually provide a valuable place for pollinators like hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Chances are you’re already taking steps to help pollinators and you may not even know it! Sometimes keeping your yard a little …
Perennials
Perennial flowers are well worth the investment as they come back year after year and many are low maintenance, easy care plants. Many perennials will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Some perennials will spread while growing, and most perennials can be divided in late fall or early spring so you can start off with a small garden and expand it over the …