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Spring is finally here!There’s something so special about seeing the first spring flowers blooming and budding in the garden. They bring so much hope for the season ahead and they’re such a reward for getting through a long Canadian winter. Early spring flowers are delight, and if you’re looking to add more of these to your garden, here’s 9 perennials that bloom in early spring! 1. DWARF CRESTED IRIS - These cute flowers are native to South Eastern US and only grow to ab...out 4-6 inches high. Plant them in a shady, moist spot and watch their blue-violet petals bloom in early spring. 2. CROCUS - Blooming crocuses are a quintessential sign of spring. They come in hues of purple, white, yellow and orange, and look beautiful planted in bunched or naturalised within lawns. 3. BLOODROOT - While its name is unfortunate, this Ontario native flower has beautiful white flowers and uniquely lobed leaves. The red juices from its roots/stem were used byNativeAmericans as a dye for baskets, clothing, and war paint, as well as for insect repellent. 4. SNOWDROPS - These little flowering bulbs produce cute white flowers that hang downwards before opening. They look best when planted in groups, and go perfect in woodland gardens and rock gardens. 5. LUNGWORT - This Ontario native flower is often grown for its speckled, fuzzy foliage and beautiful little violet and pink flowers. Unfortunately, this flower got its ugly name because herbalists thought the leaves looked like a lung. 6. HYACINTH - This cheerful flower comes in a variety of blues, purples, pinks and white. Their fragrance is intoxicating and their blooms provide a burst of colour in the garden. 7. PASQUE FLOWER - This flower is native to Ontario and part of western Canada, and produces lovely pink-purple flowers and fuzzy leaves. These plants love full sun and well-drained soil. 8. HELLEBORE - Also known as Lenten Rose, these gorgeous blooms come in a variety of pinks, purples, greens and cream tones. These shade-loving perennials are easy to grow and will produce beautiful flowers that will last several months. If you enjoyed this post, like and save it for future reference!

Happy first day of spring! The first of my crocus opened up today and I couldn’t think of a better sign of brighter days. . .... . #spring #garden #garndersofinstagram #crocus #flowersofinstagram #torontogardens #gardeningincanada #ontariogardens

Hey everyone! I thought I’d take a moment to re-introduce myself. I am Emily, the founder of Leevo. I started this business with the goal of making gardening simple and accessible for everyone, but also to modernize an antiquated industry. Some of you may not know that I actually have a background in tech. I have worked as a software developer and product manager and love thinking about ways in which technology can improve our lives. ... Something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is the future of gardening and I’d like to know what YOU think! What does future of gardening look like? What will we be doing differently 20 years from now? How would gardeners go about selecting, buying and caring for their gardens? Let me know your predictions in the comments! #gardening #gardenersofinstagram #futureofgardening #philodendron

It's Invasive Species Awareness Week! Invasive species cause ecological harm in environments where they are not native and have few to no predators. They create ecosystem imbalances by outperforming and threatening native species. Unfortunately, there are no laws that prevent garden centres from selling invasive plants, so it's important to educate yourself. ... Here are 6 invasive plants to avoid that are commonly found in gardens: 1. ENGLISH IVY - native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. It has no predators in North America, spreads easily with it's long vines. and thrives in any soil. Native alternative to plant instead: Virginia creeper. 2. BURNING BUSH - originating from northern Asian, this popular landscape bush produces seeds that are consumed and dispersed by birds and other wildlife. Native alternative to plant instead: Red chokeberry. 3. PERIWINKLE - native to Europe, this flowering ground cover grows well in dry shade and spreads easily via its shallow root system. Native alternative to plant instead: Wild geranium. 4. DAY LILIES - originally from Asian, this plant spreads easily by seed and its root network. While is has showy blooms, it is encroaching into open meadows, woodland edges, and shorelines. Native alternative to plant instead: Black-eye susan. 5. GOUTWEED - native to Eurasia, this ground cover is highly shade-tolerant and competitive once established. Native alternative to plant instead: Large-leaved aster. 6. LILY OF THE VALLEY - native to Eurasia, this highly poisonous plant forms dense colonies that out-compete native woodland ground covers. Native alternative to plant instead: Solomon's seal. If this post helped you, feel free to like and share :)