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