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2013 Perennial of the Year: Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
Every year since 1990, The Perennial Plant Association chooses a perennial that they think stands out and deserves some attention. The perennial that gets chosen must grow in a variety of conditions, and must be relatively low maintenance. Although this association didn’t … Continue reading
We’re Back
After what felt like an unusually long winter, we’re feeling completely rested and ready to start the 2013 season. March was unseasonably cold, and although much of Muskoka is still covered in a blanket of white, Environment Canada is forecasting a warmer … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 season, Canada Blooms, Cottage Life Show
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Water Wednesday
We apologize for our absense, it has been extremely busy in Muskoka as we try to wrap up our season. As most of you are aware, a number of us from Rockscape Design also spent 10 days in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Nicaragua Project, Water Wednesday
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Water Monday! (The countdown is ON!)
We are SO excited for our adventure to begin in Nicaragua! Our team spent the day in Bradford on Saturday with Mike Beadle a landscape industry member and friend of Nicaragua who helped to develop the water filtration system we … Continue reading
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Tagged Nicaragua, Nicaragua Project, Water Filters, Water Wednesday
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Water Wednesday: Meet the Team
We are very excited to “introduce” you to our team! Craig and Sue Rose are the owners of Rockscape Design, both have been to Nicaragua several times (over 10 times between the two) and have a real heart for the … Continue reading
Water Wednesday: Water Filter
We’re excited to share with you yet another update on the quickly approaching November trip. Our team has been set and we’ll introduce you to them next week! For now, here’s a photo that Pete sent us of one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Las Pilas, Nicaragua, Water Filters, Water Wenesdays, Water:Nicaragua
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Water Wednesday – Meet our Village!
Welcome to the village of Las Pilas! We are so excited to introduce you to the village Las Pilas!! This is the village that we would be installing water filters in! There are approximately 30 families living in the village … Continue reading
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Tagged Las Pilas, Meet the Village, Nicaragua, Water Filters, Water:Nica
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Tree of the Week – Serviceberry
PLANT: Amelanchier Canadensis “Shadblow Serviceberry/Juneberry ZONE: 4
Water Wednesday (Thursday): We’ve Done It!
It’s Water Wednesday, Thursday! Our cup is full! We have collected all the funds we need to install 25 Water Filters in Nicaragua in November. We have also reserved flights for the team that will head down in just two short … Continue reading
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Shrub of the Week – Mugo Pines
Pinus Mugo “Slowmound” – Mugo Pines ZONE: 2 SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun FEATURES: A true dwarf mugo with dark green needles and a dense, compact mounding shape. We love to use mugo’s at entrances to homes, or to accent deck … Continue reading
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Tagged entrance planting, mugo pines, pinus mugo "slowmound"
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