Aug 27, 2026
About small spaces, many options and finding your own way There is a trend towards densification in cities in Ontario, including here in the Niagara region. With that comes smaller garden spaces. However, people still want green in their living space. The question...
Aug 20, 2026
I was brought to a garden recently for a routine maintenance cleanup, but also because the sweet woodruff seemed to have suffered a lot of dieback. There were a few possibilities for what had happened. It could have been some kind of disease, or it could simply have...
Aug 6, 2026
About timing care to extend summer blooms For many gardens here in the Niagara region, late July and early August is peak bloom time. It’s when many people say their garden looks the best. This year has been especially lush. We’ve alternated very hot days...
Aug 4, 2026
About water, plants and time Across Grimsby and much of the Niagara Region, the last couple of weeks brought significant rainfall. Flash flooding damaged roads, overwhelmed creeks, and left many gardens with washed away soil, displaced stone, and debris carried in by...
Jul 23, 2026
About techniques, tools and timing The heat finally broke in Grimsby after Tuesday’s downpour. It also cleared the smoke from the northern Ontario wildfires that had been hanging over the area. Today seemed like a good day to weed. The temperatures were cooler,...
Jul 17, 2026
About names, plant strategies and the benefits of rain. It’s the third day of wildfire smoke from the northern Ontario fires. The air quality isn’t good, and it’s currently not recommended to spend much time outdoors. I still found myself thinking...
