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…
Tag Archives: corms
Planting ranunculus corms
I live in Southwestern Ontario, near Grand Bend. I have just purchased Ranunculus corms. When they arrive do I plant them right outside or inside first?…
Dahlia in pot
I planted my dahlia in pot in late May. Have used liquid fertilizer 15-30-15 every 3 weeks. It is grown in sunny spot for + 7 hours of sun. Been moving the pot to sunny area . However, it has…
Begonia leaf propagation
Hello, I just bought a new Begonia rex “Autumn Ember”. It’s pretty beat up now and the leaves aren’t as orange as I’d like. If I propagate the Begonia by leaf cuttings it doesn’t matter what leaf I select, right?…
Gladiolus Garden*
Hey, Toronto gardener here, aiming for an easy perennial garden that comes back year after year. Gladiolus is a prime choice for me (low maintenance and beautiful, and I’m in a zone 5-6 area (Scarborough).
As I am frequently out…