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Cornflowers. An Easy Care Perennial!

Perennial Cornflower (Centaurea montana) sometimes called Perennial Bachelor’s Buttons. This exceptional June-blooming perennial will be at home in any garden. It is perfect for cottage gardens, perennial borders, and wildlife gardens. It is very showy, with upright stems holding colourful […]

Plants That Deter Rodents and Thrive in Clay!

Hello Gardeners.  The Question of the Week! I had a question from Alyssa regarding what to plant to deter rodents from her garden and do well in clay soil.  Plants that emit strong or unpleasant odours are often effective natural […]

Ten of the Best Perennials for Mostly Sun, Long Blooming, and Low Maintenance

The Basics! Like many, I want colour in my gardens throughout the season without much fuss. I don’t have time to tend to perennials every day, so I need plants that will thrive and be workhorses. They must be tough, […]