Delphiniums are a reliable, tall and stately perennial for Edmonton gardens adding a nostalgic cottage flair. Their blossoms come in 4 main colours of white, and shades of pink, purple,…
Scarlet Lily Beetles Part 2: The Next Generation
Scarlet Lily Beetles have begun to ravage gardens in the Edmonton region the last few years. Our second video talks about how to spot the eggs and…
Scarlet Lily Beetles Part 1: Adults at Play
Scarlet Lily Beetles have begun to ravage gardens in the Edmonton region the last few years. This first video talks about the importance of understanding their life…
Scarlet Lily Beetles – Kill Them Dead
Scarlet lily beetles (Lilioceris lilii) a new pest to watch out for in the lily garden. They affect Asiastic, Oriental, LA, and Martagon types of lilies. Scarlet lily beetles do…
Natural Pest Control – Aphids
These sap sucking pests are around all summer long in small amounts but their populations increase impressively in late summer. Some of the first signs of an aphid attack are…
Deer & Rabbit Resistant Perennials | Gardening
Deer ravage country gardens and rabbits love to mess with country and urban gardens. We are often asked for ideas for deer and rabbit proof annuals and perennials. Unfortunately, there…
Comparing Peonies: Shrub vs Tree vs ITOH
Peonies are wonderful shrub-like perennials with huge flowers boasting wonderful fragrances that people have a certain sentimentality about because often they grew in their grandmother’s yard. In fact, those peonies…
Natural pest control: Cut Worms
Cutworms are a finite problem lasting 2 – 3 weeks in the early spring – just about the time you have planted your veggie garden seedlings and your seeds have…