Creating a vibrant and diverse wildflower garden is a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty of nature and attract a myriad of beneficial insects. One … Read more

Since there’s often a little lull in blooms in early summer, I thought to share my favorite early summer blooming plants to give you some … Read more

As May is beginning to wind down in southern Alberta, native wildflower gardens become a canvas of natural beauty. Here in my garden, the native … Read more

What exactly is native gardening? Native plants are those that are indigenous to a specific geographical location. Simply put, gardening using flowers, grasses, shrubs and … Read more

So, you’re interested in doing your part to care for the bees, or maybe you’ve heard about the decline in the bird populations. Whatever the … Read more

We’ve had some strangely foggy conditions for the past several days. Although I really look forward to some sunshine again, the beauty of the hoarfrost … Read more

Piet Oudolf said it best: “Brown is also a color!” He was, of course, referring to the beauty that can be found in the winter … Read more

We’re all familiar with the obvious asters and goldenrods which provide late season blooms and are ideal to include in your native landscape for fall … Read more

A quick guide for the lazy or beginner gardener on how to collect and store seeds from your native wildflower garden. Collecting Seed First, make … Read more