Winter Protection in the Garden Joe Gadbois, October 22, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennials Department Manager & Tropical Buyer It’s no secret that Alberta is a challenging climate to garden in. There are a number of reasons for this, but the biggest one is arguably our long and harsh winters. One...
Plant Fall Bulbs for Early Spring Colour
Plant Fall Bulbs for Early Spring Colour Joe Gadbois, September 19, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennials Department Manager When I was a new gardener as a kid, it didn’t take long for me to discover the joy of fall bulbs. Seeing them appear in garden centres in the fall added excitement...
Wacky Weather
Wacky Weather Joe Gadbois, June 7, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennial Department Manager I firmly believe that Alberta is one of the most challenging places in the world to garden. While everywhere has its challenges, there can be no doubt that in places with longer growing seasons, milder winters, and more...