Garlic is not only easy to grow, but also available in several varieties, which can be nurtured, then sampled like fine wine! In Ontario, garlic is typically planted in the fall and harvested the following summer. Spring planting is possible…
Many, but not all, perennials benefit from division after they have grown for a number of years. This gardening guide describes the common gardening practice of perennial division, including why, when and how to divide your plants. You can replant…
In the gardening world, the term perennial usually refers to an herbaceous perennial, i.e., a plant without woody tissue, that dies back to the ground at the end of the growing season and grows again from its rootstock in spring.…
Ferns are fascinating and ancient plants, one of the first plant groups to adapt to life on land. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from the Arctic to the tropics, with many species growing on all continents.…
Perennials are plants that renew themselves each year from their hardy roots. Although there are woody perennials, such as trees and shrubs, the plants most people refer to as perennials are herbaceous plants that die back to the ground…
