Hort in the Hat

There might be snow on the ground, but we’re dreaming of spring! Join us TONIGHT at Sips & Socials as we chat all things gardening & get inspired for the season ahead. Come for a cozy, fun evening of meeting new friends, sharing ideas, and building meaningful connections. #medhat

Dividing Perennials - Edmonton Horticultural Society Very informative article and guide to dividing perennials put out by the Edmonton Horticultural Society. ⁦@YEGardening⁩ edmontonhort.com/dividing-peren…

Very soon, our substantially sized Brandon Elms will be ready for delivery to their new homes. The Brandon Elm is a selection of the native American Elm that grows on the eastern prairies. It was chosen for its consistent upright vase form, dense ascending branch structure and being considerably more compact. The leaves are dark green with a serrated margins and turn a golden yellow in the fall. The tree can be trained to have a raised lower branches which makes it suitable for locations with visibility and clearance concerns. Brandon Elms are hardy, drought and urban tolerant. The tree is highly versatile and widely planted for good reason.

Hey #MedHat gardeners …. Another amazing and informative column by @collzac. Spring has sprung. This should give you some great ideas!

Next week we are presenting at the Cypress County's Roots to Shoots workshop. If you would like to learn more about growing and caring for trees, we will be sharing a lot of information.

Love it or hate it, Daylight Savings Time is upon us. Started at 2 am this morning, March 8. Hopefully, you didn’t forget to turn your clock ahead one hour! It will remain lighter one hour longer this evening. #DaylightSavingsTime

As always—a plethora and wealth of valuable information. Thank you, Colleen, for sharing your horticultural wisdom and knowledge. #MedHat

We are very happy to be helping the Town of Redcliff's Avenue of Trees looking their finest. Kayden, Evan and Dylan would like to thank everyone for slowing down and keeping us safe. Some of these trees were planted back in 1946, as a memorial to the 217 brave souls that served and died in WWII.

Are you forward to the new season occurring later this month? Many have already started seeds indoors in preparation for outdoor planting in the Spring.

@collzac Absolutely!

@hort_hat Winnipeg has had some much needed snowfall, too, @hort_hat! Let's hope for a slow melt this spring!

Great snowfall in #MedHat yesterday and overnight in the neighbourhood of 20 cm. Much needed for 2026 moisture. Check out one veggie gardener’s strategies in Colleen’s excellent column today.

Grow your own fruit orchard: In today's gardening column, orchardist Kelvin Hildebrandt shares his journey + essential tips on hardy fruits, rootstocks, training systems, challenges & rewards: homes.winnipegfreepress.com/winnipeg-real-… #Fruits #farmer #orchard #trees #rootstock #grafting #Growth

Some interesting ideas here …

This old American Elm growing down on Riverside has really nice branch structure!

The Town of Redcliff's River Valley Park truly has some magnificent badlands.

Gardeners' Corner at the Calgary Horticultural Society - mailchi.mp/calhort/garden… Welcome to 2026! Join the Society on a gardening adventure. The January calendar is filling up and Think Spring! is just a month away. #hortmember #yyc #yycgardener May 2026 be joy filled.

Today we had the pleasure of preforming arborist services on a magnificent old American Elm for some just terrific folks.

So many #MedHat gardeners use Hostas in their yards and gardens due to the unique climate we enjoy. There are so many varieties to choose from. They definitely provide impact and are the perfect shade perennial!

@collzac @WinnipegNews Every newsletter is an excellent read! Colleen provides so much valuable and interesting tips in her informative newsletters. Check them out, #MedHat and they’re free!

November in the garden - are you ready for winter? Check out Winnipeg Gardener newsletter, a free digital newsletter I write for @WinnipegNews - you'll find helpful tips, design inspiration, & more: winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/nove… #gardening #newsletter #DesignInspiration #advice #plants

Worth the read! Excellent column by @collzac. You will want what she’s having. Be sure to read the column right to the very end. #fMedHat #gardening #flowers #fertilizerrecipe