ONTARIO, California – In Ontario, part of Anthony Munoz Park has been converted into a community garden. It was a project driven by the vision and green thumb of Elizabeth McSwain. Now, the Seeds of Joy Community Garden is a place low-income Ontario families can come and plant, care forRead More →
It’s surprising what you can achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most basic tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden, especiallyRead More →
It’s surprising what you can achieve and how much value you can add to your property with even the most basic tools – from hanging baskets to renovating patio furniture and building a water feature. Hanging baskets Hanging baskets are a great way to add color to your garden, especiallyRead More →
Funding of € 1 million has been set aside to develop 65 sensory gardens for people with disabilities across Ireland. The plants and materials chosen for the sensory gardens stimulate the senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing, and while popular with the wider community, they are particularly beneficial.Read More →
As the growing season really kicks off I have found a new appreciation for some of the plants that I have had for several years and a pang of heart for a newcomer. The real patience imposed in gardening is the realization that your perennials may take a few yearsRead More →
As the snow falls, it might not be the perfect time to discuss the landscaping of the gardens, but that’s exactly what the city’s streetscape committee did on Tuesday morning. As the heavy lifting of the Crescent Park renovations and expansion comes to an end, decisions must begin to beRead More →
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I use a range of plants from my garden to make liquid plant food. Today I thought I’d share some of the herbs I use this way, some of the best “dynamic accumulators”. This term, which is commonly used in permaculture, refers to a plant’s ability to absorb and storeRead More →
I have to be honest, there is no such thing as an “invincible” plant, but there are more than a few that come close. It’s the hardy plants, the disease and pest tolerant plants, and the “leave me alone” plants that don’t want to be fussed about. The “invincibles” areRead More →
FEELING READY FOR a gardening experience? Overwintering your favorite (tender) plants is quite doable, provided you can provide the right conditions. Think light and airy, or cool and dark. Either way, you will need to maintain frost-free conditions. Mine is a low contact (lazy?) Approach. Many plants, like Fancy LeafRead More →
If you are looking to start gardening, you will definitely need to find the perfect pots for your baby plants. Arguably the most intimidating part of transitioning from a balcony to a garden was watching the first one get wrapped up in the back of a moving van. It wasn’tRead More →