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...