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Magnolia Blossom Sugar Snap Pea
By: Meriel Bradley This is a very pretty sugar snap pea bred by Dr. Alan Kapular. The vines grow to about 8 feet and produce light green pods with a purple stripe down the side. The flowers are a lovely two-tone purple making it a perfect plant for ornamental kitchen...
Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle
By: Meriel Bradley Growing up our garden was full of butterflies and bees and I am working to build out my garden from a new home build of nothing but a grassy lawn into a haven for local butterflies, bees, and birds. The Monarch butterfly is one of the most striking...
Mandevilla Vine
Zone 9 - 10Height: up to 20 feetLight: full sunBy: Meriel Bradley The Mandevilla vine is a beautiful addition to your garden and can be easily grown in pots or planted in the ground to scramble up a trellis. These vines thrive in warm weather and are covered in blooms...
Growing Sunflowers
Planting: outside after last frostDays to harvest: 40 - 45Light: full sunBy: Meriel Bradley There is something truly magical about growing sunflowers and many reasons to grow them - here are some of my favourites: They are very easy to grow There are many varieties...
Growing Tomato Plants
Plant inside before last frost: 6 - 8 weeks Days to harvest: 60 - 80Light: full sunBy: Meriel Bradley Planting tomatoes from seed is quite easy but requires a little planning to get the best results. Here are 5 quick tips to get you started: Start your seeds inside...
Little Henry Sweetspire
Zone 5 - 9Height: 24 - 36 inchesLight: full sun to part shadeBy: Meriel Bradley Little Henry Sweetspire has so much going for it. It's loaded with lightly scented flowers in early summer that the bees just love and it also has fantastic fiery fall colour, giving you...
Scotch Moss
Zone 3 - 8Height: 1 inchLight: full sunBy: Meriel Bradley Scotch Moss is a ground-hugging perennial that only grows about an inch tall and about 12 inches wide. It will grow in a circular mossy mound and has a wonderful bright lime green colour with a soft fluffy...
Planting Indoor Bulbs
By: Meriel Bradley In winter, there is nothing more enchanting than a display of spring bulbs to brighten up your home. One drawback when you force bulbs inside is that they can become long and floppy. This means you have to support them somehow, which can be a bit of...
Lilies
Zone 4 - 9Height: 2 - 4 feetLight: full sun to part shadeBy: Meriel Bradley Lilies are a great way to add beauty and elegance to your garden and if you plant several varieties, you can have lily blooms all through the summer. There's a wide range of colours and...
Hydrangea
Zone 3 - 9Height: 3 - 12 feetLight: full sun to part shadeBy: Meriel Bradley I have several varieties of Hydrangea in my garden - it's a reliable and hardy plant and puts on a beautiful display from spring until fall and then into winter with its papery flower heads....
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