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...
Jul 3, 2026
About different tools for different outcomes, heat waves, and how to add some silence into your gardening. This past weekend in Grimsby, the catalpas have been in bloom. In the long series of spring flowers, trees may be the most majestic, and at the end of the spring...
Jun 25, 2026
About the timing of pruning, seasonal rhythms and long term thinking It’s been a fragrant past couple of weeks in Grimsby. A succession of fragrant shrubs have been in bloom, from Korean spice viburnum to lilac to the lovely dwarf Korean lilac. These early...
Jun 16, 2026
Welcome to Melanie’s Gardens! 🌿 We’re passionate about helping gardeners of all experience levels find the tools, supplies, and inspiration they need to create thriving outdoor spaces. To make it easier for you, we’ve partnered with Amazon.ca so you can conveniently...
