Astilbe don't like heat or being dry. I have always had the best luck with them in the shade with moist soil.
Good Tuesday morning all. Currently -5°C and windy. We had snow yesterday, and while the worst of it was south of us, the town seemed to shut...
Good Monday morning all. Currently -23°C and sunny. It was a COLD dog walk today! No school today for my daughter as she has finished all her...
Happiest of birthdays to you Sjoerd :sete_040:
I just noticed we are under a 'snowfall warning', which is hard to believe looking outside right now .. the sun is shining and the sky is clear....
The vine is beautiful MG!! Our database says zones 7-9b so I'm wondering if it grows quickly enough to grow large and bloom here in zone 5 before...
Good Sunday morning all. Currently -10°C and sunny. I was just out on my dog walk, and while it was cold out, I could really feel the warmth of...
I agree. There are things that still need done outside, and so you just have to dress appropriately. Once I get out there I usually find it's not...
Good Friday morning all. Currently -8°C and sunny. I see a dark snow cloud off in the distance. I'm off to the big city today. Hopefully won't be...
I have this Rose, and it's called 'Scentimental'. It's one of my favourites, and all the info has been added to our plant database here on...
Good Thursday morning all. Currently -3°C and overcast. All that lovely snow was rained upon last night when the temperatures rose, and then froze...
Good Wednesday morning all. Currently -6°C, which feels almost tropical compared to the -41°C we had on the weekend. We had lots of snow...
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Good Tuesday morning all. Currently -21°C and clear. No wind today, so the cold temperatures don't feel as bad today. Yesterday it was a good 20...
Good Monday morning all. Currently -37°C and sunny. No busses running today due to the frigid temperatures, so I have my daughter home today. My...
Hi Mike :wave: Welcome to Gardenstew from southern Ontario!
Living in rural Ontario, we quickly learned that it is beneficial to keep extra water, food, firewood, gas and pet food around. We are always...
Good Friday morning all. Currently -5°C and overcast. A busy day ahead ... I'm canning some pulled pork this morning, and then babysitting my...
Good Thursday morning all. Currently -13°C and clear. It was a cold dog walk this morning! It's Thursday, so that means I am off to do my errands...
Hi Lori :wave: Welcome to GardenStew from the shores of beautiful Lake Simcoe!
