Trailing Fuchsia (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Care For Fuchsias
Hardy and half-hardy fuchsias are easy to care for and propagate. Here are guidelines how to plant, grow, prune and overwinter fuchsias.
A Naturalist’s Garden And Pollinator Friendly Plants
Each of us can do our part in making our gardens pollinator friendly. Whether you wish to plan a habitat or plant a few plants, it all goes to building a sanctuary for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. And while these are the most commonly thought of pollinators, many other beneficial insects and birds do their part, forming an essential contribution to life on this shared planet.
Hostas And Lily Of The Valley (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Hostas
Hostas are easy-care perennials. Learn when to plant, how to grow and care for hostas. Tips for winter care, slug control and dividing clumps.
Yellow Nasturtium (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Nasturtium
Learn how to plant, care and grow nasturtiums. Quick growing, edible and colourful flowers are reasons this summer annual plant is popular.
Cilantro / Coriander Stems And Leaves (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Tips For Growing Cilantro
Tips how to plant and grow cilantro in your garden. Learn the difference between coriander and cilantro herb, and how to harvest cilantro.
Mock Orange (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Mock Orange Shrub Care And Pruning
The Philadelphus or mock orange is an easy-care deciduous shrub. Learn more about planting, pruning and growing a mock orange in your garden.
Clematis - Queen Of Flowering Climbers
Tips For Growing Clematis
Learn how to plant, care and prune clematis. Tips on practical needs for growing this flowering vine in your garden or in a container.
Herbaceous or Bush Peony
How to Grow Peonies
Information how to care and grow peonies in your garden. And when and how to prune a herbaceous peony (bush peony).
Rhododendron (photo by My Garden Plot)
How To Care For Your Rhododendron And Azalea
A defining flowering shrub on the West coast. Learn where to plant and how to grow, care and prune rhododendron and azalea shrubs.
Blue Eyed Darner Dragonfly (photo by My Garden Plot)
Good And Bad Bugs In The Garden
Have you ever found a bug in your garden and wondered whether it is a friend or foe, good or bad? A list of pests and beneficial Insects.
Young Arugula Leaves Growing (photo by My Garden Plot)
Arugula Also Known As Rocket
Tips on growing arugula. When and when to plant arugula, how to harvest and learn a little about its culinary history and uses in salads.
Tulips (photo by My Garden Plot)
Tulip Bulbs and Flowers
A spring favourite with gardeners. Learn more about where to plant and how to care for your tulip bulbs and flowers.
Camellia x williamsii (Donation) photo by My Garden Plot
Camellia Flowering Evergreen Shrub
Learn more about camellia and how to grow, care and prune this popular flowering evergreen shrub with glossy foliage.