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TEST Winter bird feeding is rewarding for the variety of species it brings to your yard during the winter months and beneficial to the backyard bird population when food is sparse. 

 

The winter weather can present challenges for our feathered friends as their natural food sources, such as insects, berries, and seeds are scarce, and their energy requirements are high – added to this,  shorter days give them less time to gather. Supplemental winter feeding should include high-energy foods high in natural fats and proteins. These foods help our backyard birds fare better throughout the season, maintain their energy, and stay warm in harsh weather conditions.

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Creating a cut flower garden

Who doesn’t love to receive a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers? Their exquisite fresh blooms and glorious scents add a touch of elegance to your home and are a perfect accent for any season.

 

With the right plants and a sunny spot in your garden, you can grow a cutting garden to create your own unique flower arrangements. The most versatile cutting gardens are usually a mix of repeat blooming annuals, perennials, nursery, and bulb plants.

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Spring bulbs for summer blooms

Do you want a garden full of big, beautiful colourful blooms this summer?

 

Then you may want to consider getting started with summer flowering bulbs.  They can easily be started in containers indoors to give them a head start for glorious blooms this summer. Once the risk of frost has passed, your established plants can be moved to a sunny location outside in their existing containers or transplanted into your garden beds.

 

Summer blooming bulbs enhance the beauty of your landscape with bright colour and are perfect for fresh-cut bouquets.

 

Summer bulbs start blooming in late June and continue until autumn frost.  To maximize bloom time in your garden, they should be started indoors in the late winter or early spring.   Here are some of our favourite bulbs to get started right now.

 

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All About Orchids

Are you a little intimidated by orchids thinking they are too exotic and complex to care for? Fear not! Most orchids can be grown successfully in your home, providing blooms year after year with just a little attention to their growing environment.

 

Here are some tips to help you on your way:

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Houseplants 101 – Caring for Indoor Houseplants

Whether you are a plant parent newbie or an expert green thumb, show your houseplants some love by ensuring they have the optimal conditions to thrive inside your home.

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Backyard Birding

Winter bird feeding is rewarding for the variety of species it brings to your yard during the winter months and beneficial to the backyard bird population when food is sparse. 

 

The winter weather can present challenges for our feathered friends as their natural food sources, such as insects, berries, and seeds are scarce, and their energy requirements are high – added to this,  shorter days give them less time to gather. Supplemental winter feeding should include high-energy foods high in natural fats and proteins. These foods help our backyard birds fare better throughout the season, maintain their energy, and stay warm in harsh weather conditions.

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Caring for Live Potted Christmas Trees

Live potted Christmas trees are a popular, environmentally friendly alternative to a freshly cut tree. Enjoy the fresh scent of live evergreens inside your home or in your outdoor décor with the added benefit of being able to plant it in your garden after the holidays to watch it grow and enjoy for years to come.

 

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Caring for your farm-crafted holiday urns

Sheridan Nurseries’ farm-crafted Boxwood Beauty and Boxwood Winter Planter with Lights Christmas planter include live boxwood that are locally grown at Sheridan Nurseries’ Glen Williams Farm.

 

As a live plant, Boxwood will experience natural colour changes as the season cools and it transitions to a dormant state. Enjoy the natural beauty that the live broadleaf evergreen brings to your decor.

 

These farm-crafted planters are excellent decorative accents for the holiday season and the boxwood can be planted in your garden after the holidays or early spring to enjoy for seasons to come.

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Caring for Christmas Plants

Christmas plants are always a lovely hostess gift to give or receive and are a welcome addition to any home throughout the holiday season. While some holiday plants may seem to be destined for short shelf life,  many can last for years if maintained and cared for under the right conditions.

 

Follow this guide to properly care for your Christmas plants to leave them feeling merry beyond the Christmas season.

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How to plant a tree or evergreen

Trees are an environmentally friendly addition to your property and essential to our lives. They improve our air quality, provide shade and privacy, define our neighbourhoods, and add value and character to our homes.

 

When buying nursery stock it is important that you plant it as soon as possible. If you can’t plant right away, keep your plant in the shade and water it well until you are ready to transplant.

 

Here are some helpful steps for planting: