One of the favourite flowers of summer is the sunflower, a North American native that is now grown around the world as an oil and seed crop. For the home gardener, however, the main appeal … Read more
Pansies are some of the most charming of potted flowers, with their cheerful faces in shades of purple, yellow, and white brightening the late winter and early spring. They’re equally well-suited to planting indoors or … Read more
Potted hyacinths are one of the most popular indoor spring flowers, turning up in florist shops and grocery stores in late winter. They’re easy to care for and with some effort can be kept to … Read more
Gerbera daisies are not only one of the most popular cut flowers, but also are excellent potted plants, for both indoors and outside. While they are not winter hardy below zone 8, they are well … Read more
Easter lilies are one of the loveliest harbingers of spring, and a common Easter gift. However, did you know that these flowering bulbs are long-lived perennials that, with proper care, can last for many years? … Read more
Clearing snow from your driveway or yard is hard work, and it’s so frustrating to spend hours clearing it, only to find it covered in snow again the next day. But if you have a … Read more
Manually clearing your driveway or yard after a big snowstorm is a real pain. But a snow plow makes short work of it and saves you a lot of back-breaking effort. However, you may not … Read more
Growing your own vegetable garden can be one of the most rewarding long-term activities to do around the home. You can’t get anything fresher than backyard-to-table, and the tomatoes you grow are just so much … Read more
Bananas are a delicious snack for people as well as many animals. Many companion animals such as Dogs, Horses, Ducks, and Cows eat bananas. Whenever I snap open a banana I let my dog have … Read more
Potted hydrangeas are a very popular purchase in early spring, when their gorgeous pink, blue, or white blossoms add a welcome splash of colour indoors when things are still drab outside. Not only will they … Read more