Basil is one of the most useful and versatile herbs that anyone can grow especially in warm and cold climates. The best thing about basil is that it's forgiving, it's easy to maintain, and it can grow in any climate. In this article we're going to give you some tips on how to grow basil in a pot indoors, all year round. When it comes to growing basil there are many varieties that you can grow. You have varieties such as...
After a long hot summer this year in Ontario, the fall season is in full swing and winter is just around the corner. It’s a bitter sweet moment, as Fall is one of our favorite seasons as we get to see the changing color of our trees and the yard work has slowed down, but at the same time, all of our beautiful and colorful flowers will die off and the garden beds will begin to look a bit bland. With...
As residents of Ontario we are accustom to the cool day and overnight temperatures even in May. Many people assume the best time to plant is May after the April showers. Unfortunately, this is not always correct, and planting a bit too early may result in the death of your plants. The main consideration to be had when asking yourself if it’s the right time to be planting outdoors, is whether or not the ground temperature is warm enough for...
As we navigate this difficult time of COVID-19 and the new practice of “Social Distancing” we at Greenhouse to Garden want to let you know that our local garden centre located in Vaughan (Kleinburg), is still open. Flower and Vegetable Plant Delivery and Curbside Pickup Available! Although we are still open for business we have decided to close our garden centre doors to the public until it is once again safe to interact with each other. Although we are closed to...
Due to COVID-19 as a community we all have a social responsibility to help flatten the curve of this pandemic. With that said, Greenhouse to Garden (Vaughan Garden Centre) will not be operating it’s pubic garden centre this year. However, this is not the end of the gardening season. We at Greenhouse to Garden will continue to operate our Vaughan Garden Centre, and will be offering online orders for all of our flowers, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, planter boxes, and more. To help reduce person...
It’s official… Greenhouse to Garden will be opening its Kleinburg / Vaughan Garden Centre to the public starting May 9, 2020. Greenhouse to Garden is your one stop shop for all of your gardening needs. Greenhouse to Garden is conveniently located in the beautiful Town of Kleinburg (Vaughan) and is a short 5 minute drive from surrounding areas including Bolton (Caledon), Nobleton (King Township), Brampton, and Woodbridge. Greenhouse to Garden offers a variety of flowers, pots, pre-made arrangements and hanging baskets,...
If you have indoor plants, one of the most common problems with regards to pests or insects is spider mites. These tiny little insects can multiply rapidly and can cause havoc on your plants. When spider mites are left untreated, they will eventually overcome your plants, and kill them. Spider mites are very common and we will explain to you how to kill these insects in the section below. But first, what are spider mites and how do you know when you actually have them? Spider mites...
It is that time of year again; where the weather starts to get colder and we begin to see our beautiful trees lose their leaves. Those large coniferous trees in our yards that lose their leaves create extra work for us home owners. However, there is some good news. Instead of buying bags and filling them with leaves every year, we have a simple and cheap way of dealing with these leaves. All you have to do is mow these...
If you have boxwoods, yews, or cedar trees, winter maintenance is vital to ensure that these shrubs and trees remain healthy over the winter months. After spending money and time resources planting and caring for your plants, the last thing you want is for them to die. In the below sections we will provide you with some tips and tricks for keeping your evergreens healthy in cold climates. Most evergreen trees and shrubs such as yews, boxwoods, and cedars are highly...
