“Annuals” You Can Overwinter!
By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG It is that time - frost is coming or at least has come to my house. But what a year! Many annual baskets and planters still look great, and…
Is Your Garden Waterlogged? Plant a Rain Garden!
By Inez Mitchell, Master Gardener, SCMG What is a Rain Garden? A rain garden is a shallow, depressed area in the landscape that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. This shallow depression…
Drip Irrigation for the Garden
By Katie Goulbourne, Master Gardener in Training, SCMG Drip irrigation is a system by which water is consistently distributed to the roots of plants. It usually consists of a polyethylene tube system that lays alongside…
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…
VanDusen Botanical Garden
By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG In the heart of beautiful Vancouver, BC - a city known for its spectacular natural setting - you’ll find one of Canada’s great gardens: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Once the…
Edwardian Gardens, Saskatchewan
By Susie Cosack, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG Continuing with our Series... Let's visit some Gardens out West. Here's Edwardian Gardens, Saskatchewan! Located in Regina, Saskatchewan, framed by lawns, hedges, rock walls and meandering pathways, this…