Bowers Black Begonia

Hello, I have inherited a Bowers Black Begonia see pic from my mother who was born in Lemington, ONT and I suspect was brought to BC from there… I’m not able to find anything distinctive about the BBB online and…

Rare Begonia

Did anyone ever contact you with an answer to this rare begonia question? Looking for a rare Begonia* I an also looking for the same plant although we called it a turkey claw Closest thing I can find is a…

Tibetan Bell Flowers

I just saw an image of a this flower and wanted to know if it is possible to grow it here? If it is would like to fine the seeds!…

Morning Glory invasive?

I purchased Heavenly Blue Morning Glory seeds (McKenzie) and a friend said they were invasive. My research has proven unhelpful. Some call bindweed (which I am very familiar with) Morning Glory. I do not want to plant anything that is…

Impatiens walleriana – market introduction

I am interested to find out about when this plant was first introduced to Toronto.  It was said that it was first bred in the 1960s, but we did not get it at that time, only much later. I’m curious…

Annuals which attract pollinators

Every time you post a photo of annuals which attract pollinators I ask for a list of annuals that attract and no one ever responds. A simple, sorry we do not know would suffice but continually ignoring the questions makes…

Container Pots over Winter

How should I overwinter empty containers used for vegetables and annuals. I have covered the surface with plastic garbage bags in the past, thinking this protects the soil over the winter. Then just left them on the ground on my…

Privacy tree shrubs – Sylvia

I may be asking for a unicorn here. But is there a plant you can suggest that will grow well in shade ( our backyard is covered in very mature maples) provide privacy year round and look as little like…

Tuberous Begonia Problem

Hello I am hoping you can help me with my begonia which is about 15 years old. It is 18″ across and about 10″ high and grown in a hanging basket which receives early morning sun under a gazebo. This…