Container Corner

How to Grow Coreopsis

Coreopsis, also known as Tickweed is a delightful drought-tolerant and long-blooming flower. They are lovely as a border or in gardens, but I love them towards the end of summer in pots. Their deep jewel tones nod to the upcoming autumn season. Like daisies, coreopsis are showy and sturdy. They are native to North America, growing in ...

Quick Tips for Starting Seeds

After the holiday and before springtime is one of my favourite gardening seasons. It's in the coldest months that I peruse seed catalogs and play with new ideas for my vegetable garden, mapping out new plans and sketching bed rotations. I used to buy plants in the spring and pop them in the ground for ...