"Insects aren't a bad thing.
They're part of our ecosystem
and they're important to have in
your yard. Give them a home.
I don't use any pesticides on
the yard, I just kind of let things
go," Friesen says. "Just get
some plants out there."
Vegetable plants — which
skyrocketed in popularity last
year — can pop up anywhere
in the garden, but many
homeowners are opting for
easily accessible above-ground
containers right off the deck.
When it comes to herbs, Friesen
suggests planting them in a pot
or container three steps from
your patio door. That way, the basil
doesn't have to travel far to get into
your fresh tomato sauce.
Garden centres are planning to boost
their 2021 inventory after a surge in
consumer demand in 2020, but if
you're looking for specific plants it's
best to call ahead or preorder them.
The Chicago-based Ball Seed
Company has been around for
120 years, and it's weathered wars,
pandemics and economic crashes.
One pattern that follows these major
events? The horticultural business
blossoms.
"People regroup and they regroup
with their garden," Friesen says. "It's
a really important part of our lives that
we keep ourselves in touch with what's
going on in our yard, and I think if
there's going to be a (2021) gardening
trend — gardening IS the trend."
JUST GET SOME PLANTS OUT THERE.
GARDEN PARTY
— Cont'd from page 12
14 Parade of Homes SPRING 2021
