Bulbs and Tubers*
I was wondering where the best place to buy bulbs and tubers online from, i’m looking for more of the exotic type flowers that bloom all summer long.
What are your favorite Canadian companies to order from?
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Star of Bethlehem*
Can I “winter” the Star of Bethlehem plants which I bought from a nursery for my summer planters ?…
Amaryllis Plants with Very Long Leaves*
I have an amaryllis plant that came out of dormancy last Xmas 2016 and I repotted it in black topsoil. It produced a pathetic bloom, and has been growing ever since on a windowsill. It has produced some extraordinarily…
Overwintering Potted Plants*
Last winter my potted flowers / plants actually survived the winter in my backyard. I suspect because it was so mild. What is the best way to protect them this winter? Put them in my garage? If I do…
Planting Bulbs in the Spring?*
It is the end of March 2017 and I live in Owen Sound, about 2 1/2 hours North of Toronto and can’t find an answer anywhere for whether or not I can plant bulbs in the Spring? If I can….then…
Lily Bulbs*
I have purchased a package of lily bulbs. They have already started to sprout and have about 2″- 3″ of growth showing. Should I plant them in a pot now and keep on windowsill until I am able to plant…
No Bloom Calla Lilies*
Last year I planted calla lilies in the ground, and they bloomed beautifully. I overwintered the bulbs in the basement over the winter, and planted them outside this spring. I had lovely foliage, but no blossoms. I had split them…
Fritillaria Meleagris*
Hello!
The Toronto Botanical Gardens referred me to you with new seeds I bought.
I am in Bailieboro, Ontario (Hardness zone: 5) and was hoping to find the best spot to plant my Fritillaria Meleagris seeds. I am in the…
Planting a Foxtail Lily in Toronto *
I am wondering what are the planting requirements for foxtail lilies in Toronto. Available information is not clear, especially depth and whether it should be in full sun or not ( due to late late spring temperature fluctuation ). May…
Canna Lilies *
Hello,
I purchased some planters this summer that contained some canna lilies (I think that is what they are called). I would like to know the following:
1. When the flowers die, should I deadhead them? I did some but…