If you've noticed an increased interest in heirloom / heritage plant varieties, you aren't alone ~ here at Gemmell's Garden Centre we are also pretty big fans. Join us as we chat about why we love our heirloom tomatoes and share a few of our favourites.
Houseplants 101--So you have strolled through Gemmell's, and selected the perfect plant for your home or office, now what? Plant care is made easy with everything you need to know about the basic care and love of your newly purchased houseplant! Read on for easy care tips from our staff.
Falling leaves signal the beginning of the fall clean up season. Let's get your garden Winter ready with Gemmell's Fall garden tasks.
Have you thought about growing garlic, but just weren’t sure how? No matter the size of your plot, our garden experts have got you covered. Garlic is one of the tastiest goodies you can grow in your home garden and the perfect time to plant it is during the late fall, from early October to late November.
Edible, Medicinal and Beneficial, the citronella plant isn't just for repelling pesky mosquitoes. Read on to learn why the scented geranium or citronella plant (Pelargonium Citronellum) it is a must have in your garden this summer.
Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about that prolific invasive pest, the LLD Moth aka the Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar or Spongy moth. Remember last spring all those tiny black caterpillars that were everywhere? The LLD moth is an invasive species here in North America that has caused massive amounts of damage across Ontario and Quebec. Last year, in Ontario, they caused the defoliation of almost 1.8 million hectares. Want to know the steps & treatments we can ...
We want you to be successful with your garden. To achieve the best results, we recommend following these planting instructions with easy steps for success.
Winterscaping is a whole new element of gardening that extends the gardening season in a fun and low maintenance way...join us and learn how to create a beautiful evergreen planter that will last all winter long.
Sure plants are pretty and smell great, but did you know that many plants can actually benefit your physical and mental health?
Autumn has arrived and with it come the benefits of Fall gardening. It's the perfect time for moving / dividing perennials or planting Spring bulbs & adding more colour.