Daffodils also known as narcissus or a jonquil are delightful spring blooms. They come in a variety of sizes and colours and brighten the garden during May. Bulbs should be planted in the Fall before the frost sets in. Choose … Continued
My alphabetical gardening posts are up to N this week … nuthatches, nasturtiums, ninebark and maybe more. The nuthatch is a winter visitor to the gardens, returning in October and leaving the by the following April. We get both varieties, … Continued
We just love watching the various birds that visit the backyard feeders. Most of the feeders are set up so they are within good viewing distance of the windows. The cameras are always ready to capture the birds through our … Continued
Ninebark or Physocarpus are deciduous shrubs that are easy to grow. There are several varieties, diablo and summer wine being two of them. This native shrub prefers full sun to part shade and grows in the wild from east coast to Manitoba. … Continued
N is for nasturtiums or Trapaeolum. Nasturtiums are a beautiful annual plant that grow well in large containers or right in the garden. The flowers and young leaves are edible as long as you haven’t used any sort of pesticide on … Continued