Your green-thumb guide to gardening in Canada. Create the garden of your dreams with the right plants and equipment. Want a green thumb? This handy guide gives beginning gardeners tips, plans, and insider know-how for getting started with flower beds, herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs, lawns, and more. Complete with step-by-step advice, illustrations, full-colour photos, Canadian resources, and suggested plantings, this friendly guide covers everything you need to get you gardening. Discover how to:. Pick the best plants for your climate;. Ensure that your gardening is eco-smart;. Plan and prep.