Melinda 
What a great little conversation piece for your native wildflower garden! From its intriguing nodding flowers to its adorable troll-like tufts of pink, to its … Read more
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Meet Viola adunca, or Early Blue Violet. These adorable little guys are in their full glory right now, and I couldn’t be more thrilled that … Read more
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Native Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Imagine a garden teeming with vibrant flowers and lush foliage without the need for harsh chemicals or synthetic pesticides to keep pests at bay. Welcome … Read more
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Also known as Western Wolfberry, Western Snowberry is an ubiquitous native shrub found throughout most provinces in Canada. The one pictured below has clearly been … Read more
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Zinnias, although not a native flower, are a huge favorite of mine. They have such beautiful, bold colors. I included them here in my hoop … Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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