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Deluxe Wreath Class
Mar 21, 2024
Come join the fun and make a fresh evergreen wreath decorated in your very own style! Made the Danish way with a straw wreath and fresh greens! Cost – $70. Deluxe Wreath – Includes wreath form, wire, greens, and $15 of decorations. Monday November 18 – 1:00 PM &...
Outdoor Container Class
Mar 21, 2024
Create a beautiful front door container. We have all the pinecones, berries, branches, and decorations to create a container. Best thing is – you leave the mess with us! Pick from three different sizes. $115 D X Large Container (15” diameter & 12.5” high)Includes...
Indoor Centerpiece Class
Mar 21, 2024
Create a Danish Style Centerpiece with a candle or a Deluxe Centerpiece in any size or style. Bring the fresh scent of cedar, pine and balsam into your home! Makes a great hostess gift! Fun for the whole family! Kid’s Mini – $20-$25 includes all supplies and $10 in...
DIY KITS
Mar 21, 2024
Wreath & Centerpiece Kits available online starting late October.
Seed Starting Chart
Mar 15, 2024
View our seed starting chart for vegetables and herbs. Includes information on starting seeds indoors and when to plant outdoors.
Roses
Jun 22, 2023
If you have a garden with at least 6 hours of sun and well-drained soil you can plant beautiful, romantic roses. The non-grafted shrub roses are hardier and more disease resistant than other cultivars. Canadian bred and developed roses come in a variety of colors and...
Tulips And Fall Bulb Tips
Jan 11, 2023
Fall bulbs are a plant species that need to be planted in the ground in the fall. They require a cold period of a minimum of 6 weeks to form roots. They will bloom at different times in the spring depending on variety, warmth, and lighting conditions. WHEN TO PLANT...
Perennial Dividing & Fall Care
Jan 11, 2023
Perennials should be divided when they are growing strongly and look healthy. Dividing a perennial when it is not going well will result in poor establishment. Also some perennials will start to die out in the center of the mass. This is a sure sign it is time to...
Pruning Shrubs and Trees
Jan 11, 2023
Pruning is an important gardening skill. Always use proper tools that are clean and sharp. By pruning you encourage healthy growth of your shrubs and trees. WHEN TO PRUNE Best to prune shrubs and trees is when they are dormant. September to December and February to...
Fall Gardening Tips
Jan 11, 2023
Fall is an especially important time for your gardens. It is a great time to make changes and take a few steps that will ensure your garden looks great next spring. Throughout September and October, the soil’s temperature is still warm enough that transplanted and...
Fall Composting
Jan 11, 2023
Fall is a great time to gather materials to add to your compost pile. Composting can help your soil retain nutrients and moisture. Consider leaf & perennial composting to provide winter homes for ladybugs. LATE FALL COMPOSTING TIPS Till the annuals in. Most...
Azaleas & Rhododendrons
Jan 11, 2023
Azaleas & Rhododendrons are known for their showy displays of flowers. From golden yellow, to bright pink they come in a range of sizes and colors. They do best in partially shaded area that has more acidic soil, such as around pine trees. With proper planting and...
Clematis
Jan 11, 2023
Clematis are the Kings and Queens of vines. They have a wide range of colors in the white, pink, red, blue to purple hues. They are a wonderful addition to any garden. There are three main groups of clematis. They are grouped according to their pruning requirements....
Rosyblooms
Jan 11, 2023
Attractive small trees that bring interest to the landscape year-round. Fragrant white or pink blooms in early spring followed by berries that will stay through the winter on some varieties. Also brings wildlife to the garden. Zone 3. WHERE TO PLANT This tree should...
Ninebarks
Jan 11, 2023
Ninebarks have a colorful foliage that emerges in mid-spring, lasting well into fall. Clusters of pink or white flowers appear early summer, followed by decorative seed heads. Once the leaves have dropped, the exfoliating bark adds winter interest. They thrive in full...
Hydrangeas
Jan 11, 2023
Not only have hydrangeas grown in popularity but also in selection. In Manitoba hydrangeas come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. There are some that prefer shade, but many that will thrive in the sun. Perfect to fill a garden area and bring inside as a...
Cherries on the Prairies
Jan 11, 2023
FEATURED BLOG BY LAURA REMPEL I’ve been dreaming and scheming for several years now. Not that you would know it, by looking at my front garden. I have a small yard, and that’s my entire problem. You see, I want cherries. In my yard. And I can’t have them. Ten years...
Homemade Remedies
Jan 11, 2023
Natural homemade organic remedies are inexpensive, easy to make and non-toxic. They will not harm kids, pets, beneficial insects, or wildlife. The best part is you can probably find the ingredients in your own kitchen. APHIDS To get rid of Aphids, mix 15ml (1 Tbsp) of...
Plants for Hedges
Jan 11, 2023
A hedge is an excellent way to create privacy and shelter around your home. They also make a wonderful backdrop for other plants, patios, play structures, fire pit areas, and furniture. The following is a list of plants that we recommend for hedges in Winnipeg and...
Living Screens
Jan 11, 2023
Whether you are in a new development, or an established neighborhood, everybody needs something to look at other than blank house walls, wide spans of fence, and apartment buildings. The answer is a ‘screening strategy. Many different plants can make an effective...
Plants For Shade
Jan 11, 2023
Not sure what to do with the shady areas of your yard? With some planning you can plant an assortment of beautiful annuals, perennials and shrubs that will thrive in the shade. Now a days, there is a large assortment of shade loving plants available. It is just a...
Drought Tolerant Plants
Jan 11, 2023
Planning a garden with plants that, once established, are drought tolerant can save you time and money on water. There are many beautiful plants, that when combined, can give you a great effect, with less water. They do require regular watering till they get...
Trees For Small Spaces
Jan 11, 2023
For most people who live in the city space is an issue. By the time you add a deck, patio and shed there is not a lot of room left for trees. A yard without trees though has no shade and no privacy. For this reason, trees that are narrow, or mature with a small crown...
Plants For Alkaline Soils
Jan 11, 2023
Plant growth is often reduced in alkaline soil because water and essential nutrients can’t easily penetrate the soil. This can lead to nutrient deficiency and stunted growth in plants. Soil can be amended to lower the PH level. Picking plants that thrive in high...
Tomato Tips
Jan 11, 2023
There is nothing more enjoyable than feasting on homegrown garden tomatoes. Whether beefsteak, cherry, or heirloom, they are all such a treat. They can be started in March by seed indoors, then transplanted late May to early June, weather dependent. WHERE, WHEN &...
Lasagna Gardening
Jan 11, 2023
Lasagna gardening or sheet composting is an organic gardening method that results in fluffy, rich soil, with very little work. This is a perfect project for fall time. You are going to build a garden by layering nitrogen and carbon sources, like creating lasagna. It’s...
Hot Summer Watering
Jan 11, 2023
During hot summers it can be hard to keep up with the watering. Newly planted shrubs, trees and perennials must be checked regularly to make sure they do not dry out. Over watering can also happen if you water too much at once.
Organic Fertilizing
Jan 11, 2023
We carry Evolve Organic Fertilizers that have been carefully formulated to meet your specific growing needs, A simple and easy way to grow your plants organically. Whether you are growing flowers, shrubs, trees or vegetables, there is a fertilizer for everything.
Container Gardening
Jan 11, 2023
There are so many beautiful ways to create a stunning container for your front entrance, patio, or garden. By picking the flowers suitable for the conditions, regular care and fertilizing you can enjoy a summer of eye-catching flowers. Self-watering containers,...
Non Toxic Houseplants
Jan 11, 2023
If you have cats or dogs, make sure you pick houseplant varieties that are non-toxic to animals. From ferns to trailing Hoya’s here is a few of the fun plants you can safely grow indoors. PEPEROMIA Peperomia caperata 'Rosso'Peperomia albovittata 'Piccolo Banda'...
Dividing Perennials
Jan 11, 2023
Perennials should be divided when they are growing strongly and look healthy. Dividing a perennial when it is not going well will result in poor establishment. Also, some perennials will start to die out in the center of the mass. This is a sure sign it is time to...
Hummingbird Delights
Jan 11, 2023
Hummingbirds are said to have a special fondness for red, but they will feed on a variety of nectar producing flowers. If you just have a small space, like a sunny corner spot why not try planting just a few perennials to attract the hummers. Another option is some...
Butterfly Gardens
Jan 11, 2023
There is nothing more enjoyable than a yard full of butterflies on a warm summer day! There are several things to keep in mind to have a successful butterfly garden. A warm sunny location, a variety of host plants, as well as a variety of nectar plants. Pesticide use...
Fall Yard and Garden Care
Jan 4, 2023
Now - Apply Turkey Trot as an organic fall fertilizer.
Open for the Season!
Jan 4, 2023
After months of a long, cold and snowy winter our greenhouse is open! The heat is on and the plants are starting to arrive.
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