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Hey Plant Pals! We’re back this week with another striking plant, the Philodendron Hastatum Grey, also known as ‘Silver Sword”. Appropriately named for its pointy, sword shaped foliage and shiny metallic finish, this is one plant that you don’t want to get on the...
Pachira aquatica Unfortunately money doesn’t grow on trees, but you can grow your own money tree! The Money Tree is rumoured to bring luck and prosperity to its owner, making it a popular choice for housewarming gifts, newlyweds or office spaces. With it’s distinct...
It's finally tomato harvest season! As much as we LOVE the taste of garden fresh tomatoes, we sometimes find ourselves wondering what new recipes to make that highlight their wonderful flavours. Well, we have something new for you to try that's quickly becoming one of...
Asplenium antiquum Hey Plant Pals! We have a whirlwind of a plant to feature this week, meet the Hurricane Birds Nest Fern! This air purifying beauty has a spiraling growth habit with glossy green leaves that can grow up to 2-3 feet wide! Light + Temperature This fern...
This week we’re highlighting a plant that’s always the centre of attention in any room, the Ficus Ruby Rubber Plant! This showstopper has large, almond shaped leaves, in variegated hues of cream, green, burgundy, and ruby pink. As one of the most popular plants in the...
Hey plant friends! A new week means a new plant feature, and this week we’ve chosen the ever-so-popular Calathea! A striking and enticing plant, Calathea are famed for their stunning and diverse foliage. Many calathea enthusiasts will strive to collect multiple...
Autumn is a beautiful season when we get to enjoy many colours that don’t show up throughout the rest of the year. And while summer usually gets all of the glory in this department, fall is actually a great time for gardening! The ground is still warm, which plants...
Consolea Rubescens Hey plant friends! Welcome to our new plant of the week blog! Is anybody else reminded of The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote when they see this funky cactus?! The Road Kill Cactus (Consolea Rubescens) is native to Mexico and is commonly found...
Because over 70% of the Earth is covered in water, it is often a resource that we take for granted, especially in this part of the world. But, only 2% of this water is suitable for drinking. With water consumption rates rising, water conservation is something we can...
Although rabbits can be cute and interesting to watch, they can also wreck havoc on your garden. There are several varying methods you may try to discourage these little mammals from visiting your garden. You may find that you have to change methods periodically if...
In Manitoba, we have to change our watering techniques to match the weather. If we are having a cool, rainy stretch of weather you may not need to water at all. During a hot, dry stretch of weather your plants will obviously need more water. On the hottest days of...
SUMMER GARDENING CHECKLIST Now is the time to really enjoy your garden and all the hard work you put in- use this summer gardening checklist to keep your garden looking its best the whole season! To encourage fresh growth, clean up browning daylily foliage by plucking...
