Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Spot

siteadmin2023-06-24T12:48:37-03:00

Choosing the Right Plant for the Right Spot I cannot say how many times I’ve been driving around Halifax and have seen almost every other house with a hemlock right outside their front door. Thirty-three years ago, I took home a “dead” hemlock that somebody had returned to the nursery and planted it. Today, this hemlock is almost 20 feet wide and 30 feet tall. So, why would someone ever plant a hemlock so close to their house? That’s the totally...

Rooftop and Balcony Gardening

siteadmin2023-06-07T10:57:01-03:00

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Rooftop and Balcony Gardening

Summertime is upon us and you’re craving a backyard garden. But one small problem . . . you don’t have a backyard. If you are living in a condo or apartment, or even if you’re an urban homeowner with limited yard space, gardening may seem like a fantasy, but it doesn’t have to be that way if you have a rooftop or balcony at your disposal. Rooftop and balcony gardening are nothing new, and they present a perfect...

Annual Time at Blomidon Nurseries—That Means Colour!

siteadmin2023-05-03T17:56:29-03:00

Annual Time at Blomidon Nurseries—That Means Colour! Now is the time when all the magical colours start to appear in your garden. Here in the valley, annuals usually get planted just before or right after the long weekend in May. The full moon is on the 5th of May this year, which leaves it open for maybe a last frost in June. So it’s going to be a gamble there. Most people will not wait until June to plant their annuals....

At Blomidon, You Have to Love April!

siteadmin2023-04-03T09:44:11-03:00

At Blomidon, You Have to Love April! At Blomidon right now, as soon as you open up the doors and walk through the greenhouses, there’s that smell of soil, and there’s nothing better than that. It’s about 70–75 degrees in there on a sunny day, and as the temperature rises, you just want to move your office right in there. This month, we’re going to talk a little bit about what kind of winter we had and how it affected our plants....

Seeding Time

siteadmin2023-03-06T13:40:35-04:00

Seeding Time March is a great time to start thinking about seeding! Daylight hours are very gradually increasing at this time of year, much to the joy of those impatient gardeners out there! If you haven’t already been out to the nursery, the seed racks, soil, packs, and heating mats are all out and ready to go. Plants to start thinking about now, in the early stages, are petunias, impatiens, geraniums, and peppers. You can also start seeding some of the perennial...