Perennially Reliable Performers Joe Gadbois, June 9, 2025 Joe Gadbois, Store Manager Did you know that June is Perennial Gardening Month? This has been promoted by the Perennial Plant Association for years, because, after the mad spring planting rush of May, June is an excellent time to visit your local...
A Shady Character: Japanese Cobra Lily
A Shady Character: Japanese Cobra Lily Joe Gadbois, May 26, 2025 Joe Gadbois, Store Manager Whew! It’s a been a while since my last post, but I haven’t forgotten about the Garden Blog! The last few months have been a bit of a whirlwind. I was in the Perennial House...
Carnivorous Plant Primer
Carnivorous Plant Primer Joe Gadbois, January 19, 2025 Joe Gadbois, Store Manager Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing holiday season. There are many things that we can do in winter to occupy our minds and scratch the gardening itch, and growing indoor plants is,...
All About Christmas Cactus
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...
Houseplants to Make a Brown Thumb Look Like a Plant Guru
Houseplants to Make a Brown Thumb Look Like a Plant Guru Joe Gadbois, September 29, 2024 Joe Gadbois, Perennials Department Manager & Tropicals Buyer Whether you are in an apartment or a house of any size, I feel that having at least a few houseplants is essential to not only...
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...
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...