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Basics for Beginners

This category of topics will help you get started. As a new gardener, there's so much to learn! These articles will give you the most important knowledge to make your new garden grow well. Have fun growing!
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July 29, 2023 Leaves of Three Read More
February 18, 2023 Seed Viability: What you need to know Read More
December 29, 2022 After the Garlic is Harvested Read More
August 25, 2022 Planting Bulbs for Colour Read More
March 28, 2022 They’re not invasive plants in MY garden – What’s the Harm? Read More
February 20, 2022 Caterpillars in the Garden – A Good Thing I Can Live With! Read More
February 15, 2022 Fungus gnats – Winter houseplant pests Read More
February 13, 2022 How do red leaves photosynthesize? – lack of chlorophyll is a myth Read More
butterhead lettuce
January 1, 2022 Save the Right Seeds – For the best vegetables! Read More
December 3, 2021 Cranberries – So many assumptions proven wrong Read More
Swiss chard
November 23, 2021 Economical vegetables to grow – best choices for $, space & time Read More
October 2, 2021 Six basic steps in lawn care Read More
Tomato Plant
June 17, 2021 The Great Gardening Cover Up Read More
spring brings hope
April 30, 2021 Spring brings hope – New growth, colour and Vaccines! Read More
March 17, 2021 Garden Talks – 3 Free Talks offered by London Public Library Read More
March 1, 2021 Seed Starting – Get the best results! Read More
March 1, 2021 Weed, Pest and Disease Databases – Know Your Enemy! Read More
March 1, 2021 Gardening Videos – How-to’s and inspiration for home gardeners Read More
March 1, 2021 Plant Choices, Identification – culture, selection, natives Read More
March 1, 2021 Gardening Apps & Nature Apps – information ‘on the go’ Read More
February 18, 2021 Basic Lifecycle of Plants – learn and grow Read More
November 27, 2020 Fake Garden News? Our Guide to the Best resources Read More
May 14, 2020 Gardening with Fewer Chemicals – Introduction to IPM. Read More
March 22, 2020 Spring Checklist for Gardeners Read More
March 1, 2020 Know What to Grow for Your Zone Read More
October 15, 2019 Leave the Leaves – Less work for you. Better for nature! Read More
April 1, 2019 Weeds – Know Your Enemy! Read More
February 1, 2019 Mistakes Gardeners Make – ‘Horrorculture’ to Avoid Read More
January 11, 2019 Heirloom vs Hybrid seeds – What to plant? Read More
September 21, 2018 Fall Gardening Tasks Read More
September 21, 2018 Seed Saving Basics Read More
June 28, 2018 Ugly leaves may mean disease -Onions, Cucumber, Melons, Tomatoes and more! Read More
June 25, 2018 Fertilizer Facts – What, When and How Often Read More
June 9, 2018 Gardening as a family? Great benefits for all! Read More
March 10, 2018 Great Lawns begin with a few key tasks in Spring Read More
February 4, 2018 Garden Myths Busted – Linda Chalker-Scott podcast Read More
December 1, 2017 Pruning Hydrangeas Read More
March 1, 2017 Monthly Garden Checklist Read More
August 11, 2014 Plan your garden makeover Read More
June 22, 2014 Test your Gardening Knowledge! Read More
April 15, 2014 Attracting Pollinators Read More
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