Wes Porter

Wes Porter is a horticultural consultant and writer based in Toronto. Wes has over 40 years of experience in both temperate and tropical horticulture from three continents.

Most Recent Articles by Wes Porter:

Unusual Bulbs Brighten the Garden September 15, 2016
SLOW DOWN IN THE GARDEN September 8, 2016
Dahl the Gardener September 1, 2016
Celebrated author Roald Dahl
Fruits and Vegetables in a State August 31, 2016
Leave it to Californians though to pick on the artichoke for state vegetable. No other state can claim the honour of once having Marilyn Monroe named 'Artichoke Queen.'
The Apples of Iðunn August 31, 2016
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away"
PAXTON’S GREENHOUSE, PLANTER FIRE HAZARDS August 31, 2016
Native Perennials, Astraea and Her Asters, Banana's British Origin
The Call of the Compositae July 23, 2016
Daisy Family the second largest after Orchids
MAPLES AT RISK July 6, 2016
GARDENING NEWS
Zounds a Zucchini! June 4, 2016
Other than overproduction, hot, humid muggy weather encourages powdery mildew on the foliage.
Pothos, Son of Iris June 4, 2016
Devil’s ivy
A Rose Garden of Entertainers June 3, 2016
Rosarian immortality
New Perennial Rose Mallows June 2, 2016
Unfortunately, back in the wild Hibiscus moscheutos is threatened with all the usual plagues of encroaching civilization.
CABBAGES, STRAWBERRIES FOR LONG LIFE June 1, 2016
Horticultural Happenings
Rhubarb Season May 18, 2016
The root was known to ancient Chinese physicians as an effective cathartic and laxative
The Buzz on Bee-Balm May 17, 2016
North America’s native peoples also no less appreciated it.
Greek Mythology: Lilac May 15, 2016
Some Like It Hot May 3, 2016
Competition amongst pepper hybridizers to produce the world’s hottest chili is heated
May Day’s Floral Significance May 2, 2016
Back in Mother Europe, May Day is celebrated as a national holiday by many nations there
May is a Gardener’s Paradise May 1, 2016
Many are the floral celebrations around the world this month, culminating with what many hold to be the ultimate with the venerable Chelsea Flower Show in London 24-28 May
The Anemones of Adonis April 14, 2016
Hybrids of another wild anemone
The Monarchs of Milkweed April 11, 2016
Experts are warning of the risks involved in planting non-native Milkweeds
Garlic, a Bear and Korean Creation April 4, 2016
International Garlic Festivals April 3, 2016
Here’s where Allium sativum lovers get together to discuss such and other items of interest in the wonderful world of garlic
Garlic: The Stinking Rose April 2, 2016
It is a proven fact that no gardener who grew garlic has ever been attacked by a vampire.
A New Gardening Season Arrives April 1, 2016
The further north a garden is located, the more vexing it becomes to grow the classic roses of commerce, hybrid teas, floribundas and others.
Plants That Attract Pest Controlling Insects March 17, 2016
There is a border full of perennial flowers that will also attract our predacious buddies from early spring to late fall
How We Got Our Lilies According to Greek Mythology March 14, 2016
Zeus dallied with the mortal woman Alceme and from this union was born Hercules, who was to become renowned for his strength and endurance
Flowers for Drying March 3, 2016
Perennials for our purposes do not form such a large group.
March for Maple Syrup March 2, 2016
The horticulturally-minded third U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson, suggested that every farmer should have a ‘maple orchard’ along with an apple one
Spring (officially) arrives March 1, 2016
March wouldn’t be March without a trip to the sugar bush, for example at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, Ontario