Keeping Outdoor Plants as Houseplants

The plants in your garden and the ones in your living room aren’t so different—plants are plants, after all. The main differences between outdoor and indoor plants are the climates […]
The Best Plants for Late-Season Colour

Annuals may be all the rage in the spring, but from mid-summer to fall, shrubs and perennials are the king and queen. If you’ve noticed that your garden tends to […]
How to Layer Your Spring Fashions

This is probably not the first time you’ve been advised to dress in layers, but as clothes go in and out of style, it can be puzzling how to do […]
The 10 Best Houseplants for Big, Bright Windows

South-facing windows can be both a blessing and a challenge. On the one hand, all that bright natural light is great for setting an inviting atmosphere in your home. On […]
The Importance of Sun Exposure

If this is your first year of gardening, let me start by saying, “welcome!” You’re at the beginning of something exciting, with real benefits for your health and wellbeing. Of […]
Beginner’s Guide to Veggie Gardening

It’s pretty fabulous that sustainable living is now “in vogue”. Lately, more than ever, I’ve been seeing new faces at Royal City Nursery asking about growing their own food from […]