container outdoors in March

Can I plant bulbs or small plants outside by my front door in a container? I cannot find any pansies at all at local garden centres which I used to purchase in February in the past.…

Saving Trilliums in a Community Garden

I’m the coordinator of a Community Garden located on Glen Road South of Bloor across from the TTC station that is the Glen Road exit of the Sherbourne subway station. Glen Road South is being redesigned and the beds and…

Finding Paperwhite Narcissus in January

I just saw your Jan 1 2024 posting about these bulbs. Any idea where I can get them in Toronto or is this something I should have bought in the fall? I have searched a number of local garden supplies…

Winterizing calla lily bulbs

I live in East Scarborough. A friend said to make sure all the dirt is brushed off the bulbs and to store in a dry, cool place in a paper bag. Just wondering if I need to pinch all the…

Collecting Canna Lily Seeds

Hello! I have had great luck growing cannas from tubers and seed. When can I harvest seeds from my plants? Do I have to wait until they are black and hard like a marble on the plant? Or can I…

ID Plant and Winter care

I’d like to know what the name of the plant is. I have it outside on my porch facing south. I’d also like to know whether I can save the plant for next year. What do I do to save…

Early blooming perennials

Hi there, I would like to plant some perennials that will bloom in the spring, but I don’t know much about gardening! I know that poppies are beautiful, but I’m wondering if there’s any other plants that are relatively low…

Stargazer Lily

I have always put my stargazer lilies on my south facing balcony in full sun. Balcony gets partial shade in the morning and full sun from noon on. This year my lilies are struggling. The leaves start turning brown from…

Dahlia flower buds with brown spots

My dahlia buds all seem to have brown spots and when they open the brown spots appear large and not pretty. The plants are 3 feet tall, have healthy stems and leaves, get a full 8 hours of sun.  I…