Sad looking, pale green, leggy, soft, and weak growth. This is the worst time of all for houseplants. They look […]
A Bad Case of Scale on the Monstera – and why Dollar Stores are great gardening resources
I have a split-leaved “Monstera” Philodendron, those shapley 50s style climbers that have such an architectural presence. They’re beautiful […]
Home Depot – Not Just Screwdrivers: Orchids that Give Birth!
As the days started to shorten a couple of weeks ago I went to Home Depot to get some […]
Toronto Island Gardens – Inspiration and Delight
A trip to the island is always a joy when you are enduring a summer in the city. As soon […]
Blessed are the meek, for they shall have a great selection of plant material
We’re blessed in this city to have such a plethora of local shops willing to feed our garden fever. In […]
Warning: There be watermelons!
On Sunday, I picked up a little seedless watermelon from my local No Frills and gave it what I thought […]
Love thy (scary) neighbour
There’s no two ways about it. The most beneficial bugs for your garden are often the least, well, good-looking. Spiders, […]
Rosetta McClain Gardens
This little paean to one of Toronto’s hidden garden gems is long overdue. Set at the edge of the Bluffs […]