Big and bold – using dramatic plants in the garden
By Marnie Wright
Some flowers add wow factor to a garden with their sheer size. Huge hostas, sprawling sunflowers and even ornamental grasses can help make big gardening dreams come true.

Spring wildflowers
Photographs by Richard Lamoureux
During a walk on a spring day in Muskoka, there are many flowers growing wild. This close-up look at some Muskoka classics is just a small taste of what is available out in the fields and forests.

Passion for peonies
By Marnie Wright
With big beautiful blooms, long lasting flowers and lush greenery, the peony is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. These plants can last for decades and provide a multitude of showy flowers each May and June.

Garden blossoms in new small space
By Dale Peacock
Moving from their sunny acreage to a partially shaded in-town property was a challenge for these gardeners, but they were ready. Their small space is a blooming success and showy delight.

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Bracebridge Rotary Gardens. Photograph by Kelly Holinshead.