About My Garden
My garden is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which is in zone 3, where winter temperatures can drop to -35°C (-31°F) or colder. It is usually covered in snow for about 5 months of the year, so the growing season is short. Northern Shade Gardening contains information about the types of hardy perennials, shrubs, bulbs and trees that perform well in these cold climate conditions.
Most of the garden is in shade or part shade because of the mature trees. I’ve included information about how different plants have performed in low light conditions, as well as how much direct sun or dappled light they receive. Some plants do well under deciduous trees, where they get extra light in the spring, before the trees leaf out.
You can view a partial list of my garden plants with pictures and notes on the My Garden Plants page. You can also browse by the categories that are listed on the right, or search for a particular plant on the upper right.
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