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Peach tree search for the elusive Golden Jubilee

Good Morning. I am searching for peach trees. I have been looking for a Red Haven and a Golden Jubilee. I see you carry the Red Haven which is good but the Golden Jubilee I do not see. I grew…

Bonsai as a Gift

Please advise where in Toronto I should buy a bonsai for my father to cultivate. And a good instruction manual. Thanks…

Begonia Tubers

I would like to know where in Canada I could find an assortment of Begonia Tubers to plant early in the season.…

overwinter houseplant

I have a few tropicals I grow outside in containers during the season but I don’t have a suitable space to overwinter them (wish I did though!). The cold would otherwise kill them in a few days, but it’s shame…

Storage for houseplants

I am trying to find a place to store some of tropical plants for the winter. I am in the east end of Toronto…

New garden in Toronto

Hi TMG I’m new in Toronto n have an abandoned backyard N a tiny front lawn It’s October n I want to know what should I plant to make my place look welcoming But it should be easy to handle…

First Frost

Everywhere I look the first frost is being forecast by yearly averages. Depending on the source I am getting dates from as early Oct. 10 to as late as the second week of november. Would anyone have a better idea…

Plant a tree at road-allowance (City of Toronto)

I cannot find specific rules for planting tree at road allowance in Toronto. Can I plant my own tree which is not from https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/pdf/trees/street-tree-brochure.pdf such as different variety (not listed) Fagus Sylvatica Tri-Color (European Beech)? I believe it was required…