Gardening How-to

Do you want to support pollinators, but don’t have the yard space for a large, in-ground garden? The great thing about pollinator gardens is that every little bit helps, so creating a pollinator container garden is a great alternative.

One of the most important decisions when starting a pollinator garden is choosing the right plants. It can be confusing when you are planning a garden that has to provide food for native pollinators in the spring, summer, and fall and making sure they suit the amount of sunlight your yard can offer. But don’t have a bee in your bonnet! We put together this ultimate guide to plants that will be right at home in a pollinator garden.

Creating a garden, whether it's for flowers or veggies, can seem like a daunting task, and with pollinator gardens being new to many people, it's understandable if you have questions and a bit of apprehension.

Your Christmas tree doesn't have to be the only plant that brings holiday cheer into your home. There are a handful of other houseplants that make for great eye-catching centerpieces and perfect gift ideas for the green thumb in your family.

You’ll find countless native and non-native trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals that can be planted in a pollinator garden (ask for suggestions from your local garden center), but here are a few of my favourite bee and butterfly-friendly plants to get you started.

With harsh winds, frigid temperatures, and heavy ice and snowfall, winter can take a toll on your outdoor plants. However, with the right materials and tools, you can help protect plants that are susceptible to damage in extreme weather conditions. Consider these tips on winter plant protection and keep them healthy in the thick of winter.

As a gardener, I love the wide assortment of holiday plants available in November and December. They make thoughtful gifts and many can be kept as houseplants and enjoyed year-round. Here are my five favourite holiday plants to give as gifts and how to care for them year-round.

With pollinator gardens becoming so popular, you might be wondering what else you could do to help these ecologically-crucial bugs and birds. Or maybe gardening isn’t your thing, but you would still like to do something to help pollinators. Have you considered planting a tree?

Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day, but our cities haven't been designed for them! It's easy to help – Check out this list of pollinator-friendly plants, and plan a garden that will be buzzing this spring and summer.