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December 16, 2020 Selecting vegetable seed for the next garden season Read More
December 11, 2020 Poinsettias brighten every home – and they are not poisonous Read More
Winter Gardening
December 8, 2020 Winter Gardening in Zone 6 Read More
Rosemary Bundle
December 2, 2020 Rosemary: Herb of Remembrance Read More
November 27, 2020 Fake Garden News? Our Guide to the Best resources Read More
Glowing tamarack tree in fall
November 24, 2020 Tamarack trees are my favourite. Native too! Read More
November 22, 2020 Colourful Winter Porch Display Read More
Protecting Bonsai Winter
October 21, 2020 Winter Storage of Potted Plants Read More
September 25, 2020 Master Gardener Newsletters Read More
How to propagate plants from cuttings
September 4, 2020 Growing Trees Without Seeds Read More
September 1, 2020 Fruits and Vegetables to Harvest in September …or later Read More
September 1, 2020 There’s science behind how good we feel in the garden! Read More
August 17, 2020 Master Gardener News – “Winter is a great time for Gardeners!” Read More
July 1, 2020 Summer’s simple pleasures include delicious strawberries Read More
June 27, 2020 My Green Obsession – ‘Lawn vs Dogs’ Renovation tips Read More
May 19, 2020 Japanese Beetles – Coming Soon to a plant near you! Read More
May 14, 2020 Gardening with Fewer Chemicals – Introduction to IPM. Read More
May 8, 2020 Master Gardener News – May 2020 – “Stay Home and Garden” Read More
May 1, 2020 Before you cut a tree – Bylaws & Permits. Know the Rules Read More
May 1, 2020 Make your own Plant Pots – low-cost, recycled, kid-friendly Read More
Unfolding Black Dahlia in Goth Garden
April 27, 2020 Goth Gardening – Wow. Black Plants add Drama! Read More
April 1, 2020 Hydrangea leaf curl? Likely the ‘Leaftier’ caterpillar Read More
March 25, 2020 Master Gardener News – “Gardens Spring to Life” Read More
March 22, 2020 Spring Checklist for Gardeners Read More
Boost Immune System
March 21, 2020 Grow for a Healthy Immune System Read More
Child in garden
March 20, 2020 Top 4 Benefits of Gardening Read More
March 19, 2020 Create a Habitat-Friendly Yard – 10+ Ways Read More
March 15, 2020 Hellebores – flowers in late winter! Read More
March 1, 2020 Seed Starting – Get the best results! Read More
March 1, 2020 Grow Carrots for Health and Taste! Read More
March 1, 2020 Know What to Grow for Your Zone Read More
March 1, 2020 Bird Suet – Make Them a Healthy Treat Read More
February 4, 2020 Invader of the Month – Giant Hogweed Read More
January 29, 2020 Our Changing Winters Read More
January 16, 2020 Winter Gardening – Yes you Can! Read More
January 16, 2020 Community Gardens – No space? You can still have a garden! Read More
January 10, 2020 Plant Health for 2020 Read More
November 1, 2019 Asian greens – grow your own Read More
October 15, 2019 Leave the Leaves – Less work for you. Better for nature! Read More
October 1, 2019 Christmas gifts for gardeners Read More
August 31, 2019 Autumn Container Inspiration Read More
Goldenrod
August 25, 2019 Goldenrod: It’s Nothing to Sneeze At! Read More
August 25, 2019 Autumn’s Bounty – Apples are in Season Read More
August 18, 2019 Ideas for preserving Apples, Cucumbers and Tomatoes Read More
August 5, 2019 Grow Brassicas – cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli … Read More
August 4, 2019 Tomato recipe – Enjoy all year in Bread or Side dish! Read More
July 1, 2019 Rain Gardens Read More
July 1, 2019 Gardening and Nature Apps Read More
Diversity of red, yellow and orange pods.
May 14, 2019 Growing the Best Peppers Read More
May 1, 2019 Landscaping and Resale value Read More
April 16, 2019 Growing Cannabis Legally Read More
April 8, 2019 Biodiversity Gardening – Yards as Thriving habitat! May 2, Central Library Read More
April 1, 2019 Are native cultivars as valuable to pollinators? No. Read More
April 1, 2019 Weeds – Know Your Enemy! Read More
April 1, 2019 Grow a Rainbow of Tomatoes Read More
Gardening Trends 2019
March 14, 2019 2019 Gardening Trends Read More
March 1, 2019 Fresh and Dried Beans – select and grow for healthy eating! Read More
March 1, 2019 Paperwhites – Sprout Spring in your home! Read More
accessible gardening
March 1, 2019 The Therapy Garden: Making the garden a space for everyone. Read More
February 25, 2019 Plant Selection – Choose the right plant. Maybe a Native one! Read More
February 1, 2019 Horror-Culture: Mistakes Gardeners Make Read More
February 1, 2019 Magic in the Garden – Inspiring the little gardeners in your life! Read More
January 18, 2019 What’s lurking in your backyard pond? Read More
January 11, 2019 Heirloom, Organic, Hybrid etc – What types of Seeds to plant? Read More
January 8, 2019 Check Your Stored Garlic Read More
January 1, 2019 Your Christmas Plants can thrive all winter – Learn How! Read More
December 20, 2018 Gardening Blogs Read More
December 11, 2018 Clean Your Bird Feeders Read More
November 11, 2018 November Podcast – Manure, Compost and Weeds Read More
November 7, 2018 Gardening magazines – a reliable source of gardening insights, and beautiful pictures! Read More
November 5, 2018 Gardening Videos Read More
November 1, 2018 Winter Protection of evergreens Read More
November 1, 2018 Extend the season for edible crops Read More
October 18, 2018 Create an outdoor fall container – step-by-step Video Read More
September 26, 2018 Fall is NOT a good time to prune Read More
September 24, 2018 Celebrate Apple Season Read More
September 23, 2018 Protect your Greens from intermittent light frost Read More
September 21, 2018 Fall Gardening Tasks Read More
September 21, 2018 Seed Saving Basics Read More
September 9, 2018 Houseplants – it’s time to bring them in! Read More
September 9, 2018 Garlic lover? It’s time to plant! Read More
August 1, 2018 What disease is destroying my tomatoes? Read More
August 1, 2018 Powdery Mildew problem? Read More
July 30, 2018 Creating A Trillium Garden Read More
July 1, 2018 Yellow leaves? Iron chlorosis symptoms and treatment. Read More
July 1, 2018 Invader of the month – Wild Parsnip Read More
June 28, 2018 Ugly leaves may mean disease -Onions, Cucumber, Melons, Tomatoes and more! Read More
June 26, 2018 Water Wise Gardening Read More
June 25, 2018 Fertilizer Facts – What, When and How Often Read More
June 23, 2018 Urban Growing Concerns – Potatoes & Tomatoes Read More
June 21, 2018 Six basic steps in lawn care Read More
June 9, 2018 Gardening as a family? Try these ideas to make it a great experience! Read More
June 3, 2018 Grow Native! Read More
June 2, 2018 Invader of the Month – Japanese Knotweed Read More
May 21, 2018 Invader of the month – Garlic Mustard Read More
May 8, 2018 Peony Diseases – diagnosis and remedies Read More
March 10, 2018 Great Lawns begin with a few key tasks in Spring Read More
March 6, 2018 Seedy Saturday Tips, Resources and Links to Vendors & Exhibitors Read More
March 4, 2018 The Nativar Conundrum – New Research on Natives vs. Native Cultivars with Dr. Doug Tallamy Read More
March 1, 2018 Spring is NOT the time to deal with grubs Read More
March 1, 2018 Ten Tips for year-round interest in a garden Read More
February 4, 2018 Podcast series “Garden Myths Busted”. Joe Gardener gets the facts from Linda Chalker-Scott Read More
December 1, 2017 Pruning Hydrangeas Read More
November 30, 2017 Clean Clay Pots – Dirty Terra Cotta can look brand spankin’ New Read More
March 1, 2017 Monthly Garden Checklist Read More
January 31, 2017 Canada’s National Flower – Bunchberry was the choice …but it won’t be official. Read More
December 13, 2016 Get “In the Zone”! Read More
September 8, 2016 Raised Garden Bed Read More
July 15, 2016 Frequently Asked Questions About Neo Nics Read More
March 21, 2016 Dandelion – Weed or Wonder? Read More
January 15, 2016 Attracting Birds to your Garden Read More
January 5, 2015 Beneficial Bacteria in the soil Read More
October 12, 2014 Choosing Deer resistant plants Read More
August 11, 2014 Renovating a Garden Read More
August 8, 2014 Black Spot on roses Read More
August 8, 2014 Planting a pond or water feature Read More
June 22, 2014 Test your Gardening Knowledge! Read More
June 15, 2014 Weed, Pest and Disease Databases – Know Your Enemy! Read More
June 10, 2014 Conservation and Ecology Read More
June 1, 2014 Master Gardener University Extension Resources Read More
May 25, 2014 City and Governmental Resources Read More
April 15, 2014 Attracting Pollinators Read More
April 15, 2014 Yes you can grow plants from scraps! Read More
April 5, 2014 Top Ten Myths about Tree Care Read More
April 3, 2014 Container Gardening Read More
March 31, 2014 When is the best time to apply Horticultural Oil? Read More
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