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Helen Plants A Dozen Tulips

November 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Barbara is planning to plant huge numbers of bulbs in her garden this fall, but in this video Helen starts off with just a dozen tulips.

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Cutting Back, Splitting and Replanting

November 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

This series shows the whole process of how to cut back, split and transplant a perennial. We are using one of Barbara’s favourite hosta to demonstrate how to do it. Watch the whole series, and at the end you’ll also see how NOT to do it! First, let’s cut back the plant.

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How to Split a Peony

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Susan, one of our readers, asked how to split a peony, so Barbara obliges by demonstrating just how to do it. Hope this helps you, Susan.

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What’s In Bloom in Barbara’s Garden Now

October 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Barbara does a fall walkabout in her front garden, to let you see what’s in bloom in Southern Ontario right now. Take a walk around the gardens in your own neighbourhood to see what’s blooming in your area, and what you might put in your garden for next year.

Some of the plants Barbara mentioned [...]

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Fall Cleanup: Cutting Back the Hosta

October 20th, 2008 · 5 Comments

By the time Barbara has finished cutting back this poor hosta you’d think it was defunct! But not so. Next year it will be back to beautify the garden once again. Watch the video and you’ll see you don’t have to be timid when cutting back your hosta or other perennials!

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Planting a Golden Shadow Dogwood Tree

October 16th, 2008 · No Comments

With guidance from Barbara, Helen plants a Golden Shadow Dogwood tree that will grow to be a substantial part of this lovely section at the side of the house.

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Gorgeous Grasses Large and Small!

September 29th, 2008 · No Comments

If you thought grass was just a lawn, take a look at these beauties! Personally, we think clumps of these gorgeous grasses would look fabulous in any large flower bed. Do you agree?

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Planning an Island Flower Bed

September 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s another great lesson from the botanical garden. This time Barbara and Helen find some ideas on planning an island flower bed.

Watch for a couple more lessons from the botanical garden interspersed with more hands-on lessons for Helen over the coming weeks.
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Perennial Planning for Constant Colour In Your Flower Beds

September 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Have you ever planted perennials that were blooming beautifully in June, only to find green was the only colour in your garden in July? In this video, Barbara gives tips on how to plan for colour throughout the summer with perennials.

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Plants That Bloom All Summer

August 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Still at the botanical gardens, in this video Barbara talks about choosing plants that bloom for a long time, sometimes all summer long, like these lovely dahlias.

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