All About Christmas Cactus Joe Gadbois, November 12, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennials Department Manager & Tropical Buyer For generations, the Christmas cactus has been a staple holiday plant and an enduring favourite houseplant. Why does it continue to be so popular, and why might you want to jump on the...
Winter Protection in the Garden
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...
Joe’s Tropical Picks
Joe's Fun Tropical Picks Joe Gadbois, October 10, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennials Department Manager & Tropical Buyer Hey houseplant lovers! If you’re like me, it’s probably easier for you to pick tropical plant favourites from a crowd as opposed to trying to decide on an overall favourite. Every time a...
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...
In Loving Memory: Bob Stadnyk
In Loving Memory: Bob Stadnyk Joe Gadbois, August 29, 2024 It feels surreal to be writing this. I met Bob when I was 11 years old. When I was young, I didn’t think much about mortality or what it would feel like to lose mentors and loved ones when I...
Spotlight on Daylilies
Spotlight on Daylilies Joe Gadbois, June 22, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennial Department Manager The daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) is a no-brainer perennial for Alberta gardens. They’re extremely winter hardy (to zone 2a), many have a long bloom period with beautiful flowers in numerous colours, and they have attractive foliage which looks...
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...
Spotlight on Dianthus
Spotlight on Dianthus Joe Gadbois, April 25, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennials Department Manager One of my all-time favourite perennials, which I feel everyone should have in a sunny spot in the garden, is Dianthus (better known as pinks). This plant has nearly every trait that people are looking for in...