Growing Your Own Food in 2023: Food Crops for Small Spaces
In his latest blog post, Mike will teach you how to grow your own food to save money this year, even if you have limited growing space.
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Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Nov 24, 2022
- 3 min
The Marbled Hellebores
We love hellebores! Especially the Rodney Davey marbled hellebores. Here's a quick peek at some newer introductions to the Frostkiss series.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Nov 10, 2022
- 5 min
The Best of 2023: Exciting New Plant Introductions
Get a sneak peek at the exciting new plant introductions for 2023!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
The Real Jack-O-Lantern
Do you know where Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns originated? Learn all about the history of the Jack-O-Lantern in Mike's latest blog post!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
Heuchera to the Rescue!
Heuchera make us look like great gardeners by being beautiful and easy to grow, and now is the time to find the best selection at Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Garden of Eternal Optimism
Need some gardening optimism? Here Mike shares quotes and photos from hopeful gardeners, despite the severe weather this past year.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
8 High-Contrast Perennial Pairings
The hot, glaring sun washes out colour, so here are 8 high-contrast perennial pairings to add some "pop" to your garden!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
Summer Colour for the Shade
Keep your shade garden looking dazzling throughout summer with these great shrub and perennial suggestions!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Jul 7, 2022
- 8 min
Gardening with Wildlife
Learn how to minimize animal impacts on your garden, with an emphasis on prevention, in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Jun 9, 2022
- 7 min
Finding Your Fragrance: A Guide to Scented Plants
Find your fragrance! Whether you're seeking a plant that smells like bubblegum, baby powder, or an outhouse, we've got you covered.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
10 Shrubs & Perennials for All-Summer-Long Colour
Here's a list of 10 hardy shrubs & perennials, some old & some brand new this year, guaranteed to provide you with constant summer colour!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- May 12, 2022
- 3 min
Japanese Azaleas
Which azalea will you choose for your garden? Here is a quick overview of varieties that can be found locally.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Apr 28, 2022
- 3 min
The Allure of French Lilacs
Lilacs are a great addition to your garden with their beautiful flowers and sweet scent. Bonus: the flowers are edible!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Apr 14, 2022
- 5 min
A Cut Flower Calendar
In this blog post, Mike makes suggestions for a cut-flower garden that will offer you cut flowers from January through to December!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
D Is for Daphne
Daphne shrubs are highly sought after for their intoxicating fragrance. Learn more about Daphne shrubs in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Feb 17, 2022
- 4 min
The Month-By-Month Alba Garden
Do you want an all-white (alba) garden? Mike offers different options by month so you can enjoy white blooms and foliage all year round.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Feb 3, 2022
- 4 min
Which Witch Hazel?
Blooms and sweet fragrance mid-winter? Yes, please! The only question is, which Witch Hazel is right for you?
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Roses Worth Looking For
2022 will be a year of plant shortages, but you can preorder some of our favourite rose varieties online now! Check them out!
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Jan 6, 2022
- 5 min
22 New Plants for ’22
Are you eager to get gardening again? Here's a glimpse of 22 new plant introductions to get you excited about gardening in 2022.
Amsterdam Garden Centre
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Designing a White Christmas
Don't get blue! You can still have a white Christmas during a green Christmas season. Allow plant blogger, Mike Lascelle, to show you how!
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