Edible Reds
By Marilyn Hovius, Master Gardener, SCMG Plant Red and to add to the thrill of it all, why not Eat Red? It’s 2022 and this is the year of the garden and to celebrate,…
Xeriscaping – Not Just Cacti, Yucca and River Rock!
By Kevin Van Andel, Master Gardener, SCMG Xeriscaping it’s not just cacti, yucca and river rock. Of course, it can be... But it can be so much more! While it has a reputation for cacti…
Why Are Some Flowers Red?
By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG Continuing our celebration of “The Year of The Garden 2022” we have been studying many aspects of red flowers with a series of articles. It prompts an obvious question…
Designing a Water Wise Garden
By Pat Cook, Master Gardener, SCMG Over the next few weeks watch for lots of information on ways that you can design a water wise garden. We will be posting a number of detailed articles…
Reford Gardens/Jardins de Metis
By Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG The Reford Gardens/ Jardins de Metis in eastern Quebec For travellers to eastern Canada and those interested in gardens, a stop at the Reford Gardens in the Gaspe…
2022 – The Year of the Garden!
By Pat Cook and Joan Nieman-Agapas, Master Gardeners, SCMG Did you know that 2022 is the year of the garden? You might be thinking … what on earth is the Year of the Garden? Well,…
Arnold Arboretum Gardens
By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener In Training, SCMG Rounding off our tour of the East Coast, welcome to Arnold Arboretum Gardens! The Arnold Arboretum is the oldest public arboretum garden in America. It began…
Jardin Botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick
By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener-In-Training, SCMG The pictures of the botanical garden in Saint-Jacques, New Brunswick, are jaw-dropping. Sculpted plant arrangements of historical figures and animals, a sheer delight. This garden is set on…
Whistling Botanical Gardens
By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG The next instalment in our new series! Whistling Gardens has the largest public peony and conifer collections in North America. It opened in 2012 and was founded by…
Edwards Gardens
By Stephanie Brash, Master Gardener, SCMG Another Installment in our Gardens Not to Be Missed Series. Edwards Gardens, Toronto Botanical Gardens, North York, Ontario Edwards Gardens sits adjacent to the Toronto Botanical Garden.…