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Solitary bees - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture There are over 350 species of solitary bees in Saskatchewan and they are important pollinators of many plants and crops that rely on these insects for pollination. These bees do not live in hives as honeybees do but instead tend to nest in small cavities of decaying wood. Solitary bees do

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2 weeks ago

Going vertical - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Spring is on the way! Now is the time to take a moment to say – where is my garden going this season? Space in the garden is always a challenge so this spring, I encourage you to “reach for the sky and go vertical!” You might be wondering what I

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3 weeks ago

Forsythia – an early blast of colour for the garden - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture After every winter, we are happy to see colour in the garden. From the landscape perspective, we would like to see our gardens filled with colour throughout the season and beyond. So how can we get early spring colour with some height? The answer of course is spring flowering shrubs. One

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4 weeks ago

Begonias - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Houseplants are essential to a quality of life many of us demand. Begonias have been around since Victorian times, and have long been a favourite. They are actually native to South America, and have thousands of species that you might like to grow. They are relatively easy to grow, have attractive

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1 month ago

Starting Seeds – Part II - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Last week our column focused on some of the basics surrounding starting your own seeds. We talked about plants needing light, water, warmth, oxygen and food to grow and a little bit about the seed itself. Growing your own plants from seed is magical. Most gardeners derive great satisfaction from growing

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1 month ago

How to Start Seeds - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture The wonder of a tiny seed germinating and growing into a mature plant that gives us beauty or food. is simply amazing. It is an experience for everyone regardless of your age and level of experience. It is an even more important experience as it also gives the knowledge of how

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1 month ago

The Gingko – The Fossil You Can Grow


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1 month ago

Care of Valentine’s Day Flowers - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Valentine’s Day is a celebration full of interesting history and customs. From its pagan roots to its Christianization and modern-day celebrations, Valentine’s Day has evolved into a day dedicated to expressing love and affection to those we care about. The language of flowers, or floriography, adds an extra layer of meaning

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2 months ago

Flowers for Valentine’s Day - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture As we get closer to February 14th, floral shops become very busy, and the price of purchasing flowers increases. When I am doing floral classes, I never schedule them for right around Valentine’s Day as the product price is too expensive. I often wonder how trends develop over time, so I

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2 months ago

Growing Sprouts - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Now that winter has finally come, gardeners tend to crave a couple of things. Growing something that is useful....and usually edible, and looking for that wonder of growth beginning. Well, do I have a wonderful idea for you! Let's grow sprouts! Home-grown sprouts are a healthy addition to a salad, a

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2 months ago

Living Sustainably in the Winter - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Regardless of where you may live, winter is still winter. Living in the northern hemisphere means that in winter, our days are shorter and the nights seem so dark! Those that suffer from seasonal fatigue really feel the darkness of this time of year. I find that my sleep/wake cycles are

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3 months ago

All America Selections for 2025 – Part II - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture All America Selections (AAS) is a non-profit trialing organization that tests new, never-before-sold varieties of plants for the home gardener. Read on for the results after a full season of anonymous trialling by volunteer horticultural professionals. Only the top garden performers are given the AAS Winner award designation for their superior performance.

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3 months ago

Santa says: take pity on your houseplants - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Ho ho ho - it is my favourite time of year! From one fellow gardener to another, I can think of endless gifts to bring to those gardeners who have been good all year long....... Gardeners who have been good, put the garden to bed before the snow arrived. Part of

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4 months ago

Holiday Plants - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture It is hard to believe that we are almost to the end of 2025! ‘Tis the season to adorn our homes with beautiful living plants. What a wonderful way to help winter become more bearable. After all, when it is -40 C outside, what better thing to do than stay inside

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4 months ago

Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Cacti - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture As we move into the holiday season, it is a good idea to talk about plants we often see gracing our homes throughout the holiday season. These three popular houseplants are very similar but there are some differences that are worthy of discussion. They are cherished in many homes as a

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4 months ago

Horticultural therapy - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Many people when they hear “horticulture therapy” immediately think about gardening. It brings happy thoughts of sunshine, digging in the soil and the enjoyment of growing plants for beauty, for food and for the sheer enjoyment of gardening. However, horticulture therapy is a formal practice that promotes a natural sense of

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4 months ago

Create a Terrarium - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Once winter has finally settled in, then the indoor garden projects can begin. A terrarium is a beautiful, self-contained, self-sustaining environment – one which emulates a greenhouse on a smaller scale. A terrarium is a miniature ecosystem that can be closed or open. They operate on the same principles as a self-sustaining

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5 months ago

Gardening in November – Part II - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture If you are gardening in November in Saskatchewan, you are definitely not doing so outdoors. Thus, we need to ensure that we provide all of what is needed for good growth. As you know, plants need light, water, warmth, oxygen and food to grow appropriately. Also, as we live in the

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5 months ago

Gardening in November – Part I - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Although it is cold outside, and winter has hardly begun, I am sowing seeds! I guess that means I might have a bit of an addiction! However, growing useful crops helps the very long winter seem a little bit shorter...and keeps the blues away. Gardeners get pleasure from gardening as well

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5 months ago

Growing grapes part 2: growing grapes for wine - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Last week we focused on growing grapes for ornamental purposes and some backyard grape growing for preserves. This week – it is all about growing grapes for wine! Grapes are a very fast growing vine that needs to be pruned annually – especially if you are growing the vines for production.

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5 months ago

Growing Grapes – Part I - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbridge Orchid Horticulture Sometimes at the end of the growing season, I pause and reflect on what worked well and what worked less well. As growing space is always limited, I like to ensure that I am growing up to maximize how much space I actually have for growth. This past year, I am

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6 months ago

Last chores for the garden - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. The air is crisp, you need to layer your clothing and in spite of winter being just around the corner, it is a beautiful season. It is always a toss up if we have snow for Hallowe’en and costumes for the

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6 months ago

Trees and green spaces - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Trees have many other benefits which we often do not think about. They contribute to the health of our planet and help to fight against climate change. Trees have the ability to capture and store carbon in their biomass - their roots, branches and even their stumps. Even more exciting is

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6 months ago

Autumn in the Garden - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture There is fall in the air on the prairies. Even though the daytime temperatures are often still warm - at night our temperatures are dipping low enough to stop growth in hot crops like tomatoes and to colour up leaves. It is at this time that we are reminded of the

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7 months ago

Orchid Horticulture: Rosemary - Prince Albert Daily Herald Patricia Hanbidge Orchid Horticulture Rosemary is one of my favourite herbs. Not only is it a nice rich green year round, but it also has a crisp, almost pine-like fragrance. I love to muddle it and add it to chilled beverages and it is such a nice culinary herb with lamb or other rich red

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7 months ago

End of Summer: Fall care of the borders Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureSummer goes by so quickly! Although, I am always glad to see the end of the heat, it is also a bit sad that all our hard work in the garden is almost complete.

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7 months ago

Espalier – Part II Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureEspalier is a unique and satisfying way to grow fruit trees in a small space. The article published last week introduced espalier while this week we get down to the business of how to.

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7 months ago

Espalier – Part I Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureRight now is a great time to evaluate your outdoor space to see if you can come up with some ideas to make it just a little bit more functional and unique to your personal preferences.

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8 months ago

Does gardening help you live longer? Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureMany of the world’s centenarians are gardeners. Is gardening the elixir that helps to keep you to live longer – but even more importantly live better?

Does gardening help you live longer?

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8 months ago

Saving seeds Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureThe ancient practice of saving seeds has in recent years become a feasible and in some cases encouraged practice.

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