Although tender, this great shrubby heather makes the perfect addition to any summer/ fall arrangement . With it’s abundant tubular, melon-coloured flowers and chartreuse foliage it is sure to turn heads. It would make a great companion to Sedum ‘Xenox’ or Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Being that our plant of the month this month is the cone flower. I went out and ordered a selection of exciting new echinaceas. They range in colour from a deep coral red to a light, clean pink. Some are fragrant and some are doubles. Hot lava is a choice example that has fragrant blooms that [...]

You might have noticed that little sections in your woodland garden have gone bare . Well don’t overreact and instantly blame your husband and his crazy friends. There is an explanation for this. Some plants come out early in the season, bloom,then go dormant and disappear later on. These plants are called ephemerals. Some examples of ephemerals are bleeding [...]

When I was a youngster summer holidays seemed to be endless. I couldn’t believe I had two months off  to do whatever I wanted to do… or at least whatever I could get away with. OH YES!!! SCHOOL WAS OUT!!! schoolsout <—- CLICK ME Many of my days were filled with long bike rides , trips to [...]

The primary ingredient in Mole-Med is castor oil, a material that moles despise; both its smell and its taste. As soon as the mole detects the presence of Mole-Med, it will move immediately to a territory that does not have Mole-Med. While Mole-Med is designed to repel moles, tests have shown that it is an [...]

Hosta ‘ Orange Marmalade’ This is a variety of Hosta that has been repeatedly requested by our customers for 3 years now. It was available for 1 season at a local box store, then it disappeared. I’ve tried and tried to find a supplier but with no luck. I will continue to search, but I’m sure by [...]

  Thyme is one of the best perennials to use in amongst paving stones and flagstone. Its love for arid, gritty soil allows it to thrive on the hottest of plains. Found in prostrate and upright forms , thyme is also very versatile .Some species  are used to add flavor to gravies, pork or a number of [...]

Finally!!! The weather you’ve been waiting for has arrived and it’s the perfect time to jazz up your gardens. Get them ready for your barbeque’s, weddings,  graduation parties or for your own satisfaction.  This is the time to get big color , big time.

  Air plants or Tillandsia are unique plants in which they absorb most of their water and nutrients through their leaves. Their roots are used mainly as an anchor and can actually be removed without harming the plant. To care for air plants can be quite easy, all they need is bright light , and [...]

Basil is one of our best selling herbs. It comes in many different variations and is usually available starting in April right through into September. Basil loves the heat and unlike most mediterranean herbs it needs a somewhat rich soil that can hold some moisture. Basil can be harvested by pinching off single leaves or by taking the tops [...]