VOLUME 13, NUMBER 2
CONTENTS Plant a tree
NOTEBOOK Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Butterflies in the garden The green caterpillar sharing our parsley or carrot tops is a beautiful swallowtail butterfly.
Cover photo of delphniums by Dorothy Dobbie. See story page 8.
Zany for Zinnias Zinnias: a cut above the rest
Peonies are the perfect flower When peonies burst into bloom, they scent the air with their musky fragrance.
Delicioius delphiniums
Although delphiniums have a reputation for good, it is a powerfully poisonous plant.
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Turning on to the outdoor kitchen Take a look at a kitchen with all the comforts and conveniences of the one indoors and a place for the host and guests to sit and relax.
Give summer stressed plants a
helping hand Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks.
In praise of the petunia Petunias, the beautiful, versatile garden staple of today.
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13 Plants to avoid at your local garden centre
There are many plants on the shelves at your local garden centre that you may want to be cautious about.
Succulents and cactuses Succulents are vastly overlooked as a possibility in the garden and in garden design.
Getting started summer A guide for novice gardeners to help you get started.
Refreshing that starter home on a budget
Doing a makeover on a budget in your first home requires knowledge and ingenuity.
A living art gallery The gardens of Tom Brown and Susan Meisner: A little bit of England in the middle of Ontario.
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