Learn how to make new plants.
Seedy Saturday is a great opportunity to swap seeds with other people or directly purchase from local seed suppliers. My last in-person one was two years ago at the Toronto Botanical Gardens and I even got to meet two of my instagram followers! Last year Seedy Saturday was held online and that format allowed many […]
I am delighted to launch the Garden Fun Club Program: Gardening projects to engage children. You can access my book through the dedicated page listed on the toolbar or by clicking on the picture in this blog post.
Over the years, I have tried many things to organize my growing space. Some have worked, some have failed, and there have been those that are so good that I have to share with you. Join me to take a look at some of my best tools and tips to simplify your growing area.
Have you ever tried growing plants native to your area from seeds? Most plants native to my Toronto zone 5 garden have a built-in dormancy period that doesn’t let them wake up and grow UNLESS they go through 6 weeks of cold. Nature has built this safeguard in so seeds only grow after winter. While […]
Terrariums are glass containers for growing plants. As more and more people discover how fun and easy it is to grow succulents, growing them in terrariums is gaining popularity. Succulents are plants that have water-filled, juicy leaves and grow in low-water conditions. sedums, sansevieria and aloe are some of the common ones. Succulent Terrariums are […]
Woodland terrariums look like mini forests and are an absolute delight to make and keep. I have only been making them for a few years, but are already an essential part of my plant collection. I am always looking for large glass containers in thrift stores. Since this kind of terrarium needs to be closed […]
Learn how to grow small plants for to use in making your woodland terrarium.
I got my first ping over 5 years ago, and since then, I have propagated and shared hundreds of plants. These adorable plants are probably the easiest houseplants you can ever own. All they need is water and lots of light. They catch their own food, as their sticky leaves attract bugs, so you never […]