Comments for Garden Trends http://gardentrends.ca/blog "Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants and paint, and the soil and sky as canvas" ~ Elizabeth Murray Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:13:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Snow in April? by Arniece http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2011/04/14/snow-in-april/comment-page-1/#comment-10870 Arniece Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:02:09 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=163#comment-10870 I've just moved from the city to a beautiful property on the Trent River. The climate is different than what I'm used to, so I have to educate myself on what grows best here. Also, my budget is small, so I need to be careful not to get caught up in my usual Spring frenzy of buying every beautiful flower I see. One of my biggest challenges will be the size of my property, which is a vastly different than my small city Lot. I love gardening and I want to be surrounded by gardens, but I want the property to look natural, so I'm trying to abandon my "city garden" mindset and draw from all the nature around me. I think the trick is many small manageable gardens. My challenge - keeping them small. What am I looking forward to this gardening season? Everything!! I’ve just moved from the city to a beautiful property on the Trent River. The climate is different than what I’m used to, so I have to educate myself on what grows best here. Also, my budget is small, so I need to be careful not to get caught up in my usual Spring frenzy of buying every beautiful flower I see. One of my biggest challenges will be the size of my property, which is a vastly different than my small city Lot. I love gardening and I want to be surrounded by gardens, but I want the property to look natural, so I’m trying to abandon my “city garden” mindset and draw from all the nature around me. I think the trick is many small manageable gardens. My challenge - keeping them small. What am I looking forward to this gardening season? Everything!!

]]> Comment on This Year’s Herb Containers by nikki http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2009/06/07/this-years-herb-containers/comment-page-1/#comment-4882 nikki Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:59:36 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=134#comment-4882 Hi there, I'm so glad you like the blog! New posts will be coming soon as the season starts again. I'm not a professional though -- just like to blog what has worked and what hasn't for me as I'm learning as I go too :) The plants in the post were all planted together in two rectangular containers up on our balcony so I haven't had any issues with planting herbs together. I have found herbs to be much more manageable in containers so that's a good idea! The only herbs I would warn against is mint and lemon as they can take over and are often better in their own pots. Basil is very sensitive to cold so that one is often planted last and nursery's in your area should know when it is safe to do so. I have planted them too early before and lost them. I hope that helps! If anyone else has some helpful tips please feel free to respond as well! Happy Gardening! Hi there,

I’m so glad you like the blog! New posts will be coming soon as the season starts again. I’m not a professional though — just like to blog what has worked and what hasn’t for me as I’m learning as I go too :) The plants in the post were all planted together in two rectangular containers up on our balcony so I haven’t had any issues with planting herbs together. I have found herbs to be much more manageable in containers so that’s a good idea! The only herbs I would warn against is mint and lemon as they can take over and are often better in their own pots. Basil is very sensitive to cold so that one is often planted last and nursery’s in your area should know when it is safe to do so. I have planted them too early before and lost them. I hope that helps! If anyone else has some helpful tips please feel free to respond as well! Happy Gardening!

]]> Comment on This Year’s Herb Containers by The Baking Bookworm http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2009/06/07/this-years-herb-containers/comment-page-1/#comment-4806 The Baking Bookworm Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:01:32 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=134#comment-4806 Hi, I'm so glad that I stumbled upon your site. I'm fairly new to gardening and just put in all new gardens last summer. We're in SW Ontario (zone 5). I'm planning on making a vegetable and herb garden this summer. Are there certain herbs that grow better together? I'd like to grow basil, oregano and rosemary. The herbs will be in containers so they don't take over the garden. Thanks! Hi,
I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your site. I’m fairly new to gardening and just put in all new gardens last summer. We’re in SW Ontario (zone 5).
I’m planning on making a vegetable and herb garden this summer. Are there certain herbs that grow better together? I’d like to grow basil, oregano and rosemary. The herbs will be in containers so they don’t take over the garden. Thanks!

]]> Comment on What to do with your Fuchsia now? by nikki http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2008/10/01/what-to-do-with-your-fuchsia-now-often-mispelled-fuschia/comment-page-1/#comment-3235 nikki Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:42:34 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=71#comment-3235 Thanks Sandra! I'll have to remember to keep posting ... life seems to get so busy I often forget :) Thanks Sandra! I’ll have to remember to keep posting … life seems to get so busy I often forget :)

]]> Comment on What to do with your Fuchsia now? by nikki http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2008/10/01/what-to-do-with-your-fuchsia-now-often-mispelled-fuschia/comment-page-1/#comment-3234 nikki Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:41:27 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=71#comment-3234 Hi Ann, If your Fuchsia is still flowering I would still keep it out and enjoy as long as I could. I would just watch the temperatures as it will need to be brought into a covered, bit warmer area if it is going below freezing in your area. Supposedly Fuchsias can winter over quite well if you make sure to give it water. I have actually pruned and taken the cuttings off of mine already but will see if I can get the plants that are in there to winter over. I"ll keep you posted. Unfortunately I'm not an expert, just enjoy gardening and post what I learn as I go :) Hi Ann,

If your Fuchsia is still flowering I would still keep it out and enjoy as long as I could. I would just watch the temperatures as it will need to be brought into a covered, bit warmer area if it is going below freezing in your area. Supposedly Fuchsias can winter over quite well if you make sure to give it water. I have actually pruned and taken the cuttings off of mine already but will see if I can get the plants that are in there to winter over. I”ll keep you posted. Unfortunately I’m not an expert, just enjoy gardening and post what I learn as I go :)

]]> Comment on What to do with your Fuchsia now? by Ann Nagtegaal http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2008/10/01/what-to-do-with-your-fuchsia-now-often-mispelled-fuschia/comment-page-1/#comment-3178 Ann Nagtegaal Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:22:10 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=71#comment-3178 Will I keep my plant in- or outside. It still has flowers now, Ann Will I keep my plant in- or outside. It still has flowers now, Ann

]]> Comment on What to do with your Fuchsia now? by Sandra R http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2008/10/01/what-to-do-with-your-fuchsia-now-often-mispelled-fuschia/comment-page-1/#comment-2740 Sandra R Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:02:42 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=71#comment-2740 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> Comment on This Year’s Herb Containers by Diane http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2009/06/07/this-years-herb-containers/comment-page-1/#comment-2016 Diane Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:13:05 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=134#comment-2016 You've inspired me! Everything looks so fresh and healthy! You’ve inspired me! Everything looks so fresh and healthy!

]]> Comment on Shade Containers (Astilbe and a Hosta) by nikki http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2008/05/04/shade-containers-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1622 nikki Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:28:21 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=12#comment-1622 Hi Charles, Evidently it's actually spelled 'Astilbe' and is a genus of perennials. The one I have blooms from June to August and requires part to full shade. It has a USDA zone 3 and a spread of 45-50cm (18-22") and a height of 60cm (24"). Wikipedia has some more of the scientific info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astilbe if you're interested. Also, if you search google for 'astilbe' there is a great number of links with more information. Thanks for commenting as I can now correct this on the site Hi Charles,

Evidently it’s actually spelled ‘Astilbe’ and is a genus of perennials. The one I have blooms from June to August and requires part to full shade. It has a USDA zone 3 and a spread of 45-50cm (18-22″) and a height of 60cm (24″). Wikipedia has some more of the scientific info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astilbe if you’re interested. Also, if you search google for ‘astilbe’ there is a great number of links with more information.

Thanks for commenting as I can now correct this on the site

]]> Comment on Shade Containers (Astilbe and a Hosta) by charles Gardner http://gardentrends.ca/blog/2008/05/04/shade-containers-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-1617 charles Gardner Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:01:27 +0000 http://gardentrends.ca/blog/?p=12#comment-1617 I can't find any information on "Astibule?" What is its scientific name? TX I can’t find any information on “Astibule?” What is its scientific name? TX

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