I am a horticulturist. I graduated from the University of Guelph in 1986 with my ODH in General Horticulture and in 1988 in Landscape Maintenance. For over 10 years I ran Pat's Landscape Service but due to health reasons, I had to close my business.

My horticultural qualifications and experience

Here is the thesis on Horticulture in the North I wrote for the University of Guelph for my ODH in 1986. It covers all aspects of gardening in cold climates but also contains much that is applicable to other areas as well.

You will find something of interest for everyone in the garden columns I wrote for my local newspaper which I have reprinted here.

Here are some links to other garden related sites.

• Dominion Seed House I have dealt with this company for over 30 years.
• Art Knapp Plantland nursery/garden centers located throughout British Columbia
• Creekside Nursery
• McKenzie Seeds
• Stokes Seeds
• Veseys Seeds
• Holes The Holes name is well known from the garden books written by Lois Holes.
• Terra Viva Organics Organic Gardening supplies

Interested in Botanical Gardens? Check these out.

For a list of addresses for Northern Nurseries and Seed Suppliers see Appendix B and C of my thesis.

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