Gardener for Hire

09/03/2022

I have been endlessly fascinated by the bees on my helenium autumnale. Not only are they constantly feeding on the nectar and pollen during the day, but a few each night have been sleeping on the flowers or in the crotches of the leaves. I kid you not! I am completely enchanted!

Helenium autumnal is a native Ontario plant in the asteracaea family. Native plants are vitally important for helping to support native fauna.

07/24/2021

A magical monarch floating in mid air in our back garden.

06/14/2021

Natives seen on a hike in Dundas Valley.

03/18/2021

First day checking and I’m excited to see lots of garlic coming up! This one is German Red.

11/01/2020

Wondering what to do with all those leaves? Read here
www.gardenerforhire.ca/blog
The Case for Leaving the Leaves

November 01, 2020 The Case for Leaving the Leaves November 01, 2020/ Paula Sahker There is a lot of talk in gardening circles, as well as in the wider media, about ‘leaving the leaves’, not raking or blowing them off our properties and sending them to be composted by regional facilities, but ‘...

07/11/2020

Looking to plant a shrub that pollinators love? Hydrangea arborescens. Native to areas south and east of us. Look at how much the bees are loving this!!!

07/10/2020

Landscape Ontario

06/19/2020

This peony never fails to take my breath away.

04/30/2020

Lots of people are planning to grow food this summer. If you're in Oakville and looking for veggie seedlings Cudmores has an online shop with curbside pick up. https://cudmores.ca/

04/25/2020

Sending you a little spring happiness from our garden.