Begonias, are one of the most beautiful bloomers in the annual flower world. Or at least in our limited Manitoba selection.
Ever seen one of those purple trees? Every now and then you will spot one in a person’s yard. Quite frankly they are hard to miss.
The Dahlia has to be, in my opinion, one of the most breath taking flowers to grace our Manitoba markets. With their blooms piled full of petals that seem to have been hand painted, there is no question that these flowers win the beauty pageant.
I’m no history buff but I have heard of the Ming Dynasty. Emperors, ancient China, and success from a political point of view. There is now and ornamental cherry from China named after that Dynasty, Ming Amur Cherry.
I have said it before and I will say it again; when growing fruit in Manitoba your options are limited at best. Without a doubt apples are the most popular choice.
No I’m not talking about a sports team. Ohio Buckeye is actually a type of nut tree. Yes the team is called the Buckeyes because of the tree not the other way around.
I get a big kick out of new trees that are easy to grow and offer a lot of interest in the beauty region. I may be premature and introducing this tree simply because it may not be accessible in large sizes yet.
What better time of year to talk about spruce trees than during the Christmas season. My focus will be on the trees that you actually want to leave in your yard not cut down!
The potentilla shrub is a plant we are all familiar with even if we do not know it by name. As soon as I show it to a customer the recognition is sparked.
As we have now entered into December, thoughts of Christmas come swirling into our minds. Presents, family gatherings, snow, good food, and the reminder of our eternal hope in the birth of Jesus Christ.
