If you have plants to spare, share them with your neighbours with these quick tips [read full article] Read more »

Plants exhibit signs of stress, just like we do. Paul Zammit, director of horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, identifies three plant ailments and how to nurse plants back to health. [PDF of full article]

Published: Growing Guide (February/March 2010) in Canadian Gardening magazine
Notes: This piece was part of a ‘How To’ gardening package I wrote for the annual which has a different theme every year.

Visit plant sales or swaps. Check local horticultural societies or garden clubs for annual sales. Besides offering plants that thrive in your area, you might get some free advice or growing tips. [PDF of full article]

Published: Growing Guide (February/March 2010) in Canadian Gardening magazine
Notes: This piece was part of a ‘How To’ gardening package I wrote for the annual which has a different theme every year.

Spotting invasive plants may be harder than you think

The words “invasive plant” might seem self-explanatory, but in fact there’s a lot more to them than one might think. “With the development of Invasive Plant Councils in Canada in the last several years, people have started thinking beyond just invasive plants and weeds infesting crops,” says David Clements, professor of biology and environmental studies at Trinity Western University in B.C. ‘Backyard’ invasive plants are still something to avoid. [PDF of full article]

Published: Growing Guide (February/March 2010) in Canadian Gardening magazine
Notes: This piece was part of a ‘How To’ gardening package I wrote for the annual which has a different theme every year.

Get spring started early by growing tulips, daffodils and other early bloomers indoors Read more »