As the vibrant blooms of summer surrender to the crisp embrace of winter, it’s time to ensure that your roses and hydrangeas are well-prepared for the seasonal shift. Proper winter care not only safeguards your plants but also sets the stage for stunning growth in the spring.
As the vibrant colours of fall fade, it’s essential to turn your attention to overwintering your plants for flourishing spring and summer blooms. Especially in northern climates, the frigid winter temperatures pose a significant threat to your cherished plants; however, with just a few tools and simple techniques, you can protect your garden and safeguard against winter conditions.
As cooler days arrive, there’s no better time to harvest and preserve your edible garden. From vibrant tomatoes to flavorful herbs and all produce in-between, preserving and using your harvest year around is one of the best rewards for seasons of work.
Find step by step guides below for harvesting and preserving your harvest:
As the warmth of summer gradually gives way to the crisp air of autumn, the gardening season can continue with a twist – fall vegetable gardening. The changing temperatures and shifting sunlight offer a unique opportunity to cultivate a bounty of flavorful and nutrient-rich vegetables. The fall garden has something for every palate, from vibrant leafy greens to hearty root vegetables and even the trusty cabbage.
As environmental leaders within the industry, we’re passionate about helping you create a sustainable and thriving garden. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of beneficial plants – those that may not be native but play a vital role in supporting the garden ecosystem and offer a healthy planting alternative. These plants contribute to the overall health of your garden, promoting biodiversity, attracting pollinators, nourishing the soil, and fostering a sustainable, eco-friendly environment.
Sheridan Nurseries is the industry leader in boxwood cultivation with over 70 acres devoted to growing this exceptional broadleaf evergreen on our farm in Halton Hills, Ontario. Boxwoods are very hardy shrubs that thrive well in our climate but can be susceptible to common Boxwood shrub pests. It is good practice to regularly inspect your boxwood plants from May to September to ensure they are not showing signs of unwanted visitors.
FOUR COMMON BOXWOOD PESTS INCLUDE
Clematis are deciduous vines that are ideal for patios and small spaces as they provide an excellent vertical plant solution. Clematis is a well-loved garden classic that is available in various colours and has blooms that vary from tubular, star-like, flat open discs, or nodding bells.
Clematis are easy to grow and, given the proper support, will climb by twining slender stems (petioles) around trellises, walls, fences, pergolas, arbours, obelisks, or poles. They can also be trained to grow on trees, conifers, shrubs, or with climbing roses. Their flowers will attract butterflies and bees and are well loved by pollinators.
More and more homeowners are seeking new solutions to support our environment by using less toxic products on their lawns and gardens to control pests. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses more environmentally friendly pest control processes and reduces traditional chemical methods.
At Sheridan, we use a variety of methods on our farms, and we are continually learning and adapting to introduce practices to continue to protect our environment.
Here are some suggested methods of integrated pest control that homeowners can consider for their properties:
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.
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.