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# London Middlesex Master Gardeners

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- [Cut Flowers That Earn Their Keep](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/cut-flowers-that-earn-their-keep/) - Insights from Middlesex County Flower Farmers Winter is when Flower Farmers start dreaming! Seed catalogues arrive, optimism blooms and every patch of soil feels full of possibility. But anyone who grows cut flowers knows not every pretty bloom earns its place in the garden or the vase. Here in Zone 6, timing, weather and attention
- [Garlic Mustard Recipe: How to Identify, Harvest & Cook This Invasive Weed](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/garlic-mustard-recipe/) - Learn how to identify, harvest, and cook garlic mustard with this easy vegan breakfast recipe. Turn an invasive weed into something delicious.
- [DIY Stinging Nettle Fertilizer](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/diy-stinging-nettle-fertilizer/) - Learn how to make stinging nettle fertilizer, a homemade liquid plant feed that supports leafy greens and plants in their vegetative growth stage.
- [Phalaenopsis Orchid Care: Everything You Need to Know](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/phalaenopsis-orchid-care/) - Learn Phalaenopsis orchid care with simple tips for light, watering, and repotting. Grow healthy moth orchids that bloom for months.
- [Garden Wisdoms: Regrow Cabbage & Know Your Potato Types](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/regrow-cabbage/) - Learn how to regrow cabbage after harvest and understand determinate vs indeterminate potatoes with these simple, practical garden tips.
- [Spring Plant Exchange in London Ontario](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/spring-plant-exchange-in-london-ontario/) - Got extra cuttings multiplying like rabbits? Are your bulbs plotting a takeover? Seedlings you definitely overcommitted to? Bring them along! Join us for our Annual Spring Plant Exchange - a chance to swap plants, share knowledge and connect with fellow plant lovers in the community. How it works: Bring your healthy, labeled: - Cuttings -
- [Seed Starting on a Budget](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seed-starting-on-a-budget/) - Many gardeners are at their core, thrifty gardeners, growing high-quality produce at a fraction of the cost of the grocery store makes everything taste better.
- [Houseplants: WHY, HOW, and WHO](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/houseplants-why-how-and-who/) - A quick Why, How and Who reference guide where you will find information to start your journey to bring the outdoors in by adding houseplants.
- [Orchid Photosynthesis; Leafless in Seattle](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/orchid-photosynthesis-leafless-in-seattle/) - Orchids do many things differently than other plants. As a result, their leaves are not as important to them as their roots.
- [Seedy Saturday 2026](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seedy-saturday-2026/) - Join us from 10:00am-3:00pm at Seedy Saturday 2026 LEARN, SHOP, and GROW with us:A day of fun, shopping, and learning for novice to advanced home gardeners.
- [What can a gardener do in February?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/what-can-a-gardener-do-in-february/) - What can a gardener do in February Lots! February is a great month to begin your garden planning for the coming growing season. It is a time for me to dream.
- [Nutrient Dense Greens](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/nutrient-dense-greens/) - What are the best spring greens to grow in London with high nutritional value? Why Greens of course.
- [Seedy Saturday 2025](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seedy-saturday-2025-2/) - Join us from 10:00am-3:00pm LEARN, SHOP, and GROW with us: A day of fun, shopping, and learning for novice to advanced home gardeners.
- [Seeds to Table 2026](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seeds-to-table-2026/) - Seeds to TableMarch 10 to April 28, 2026We’ve booked the greenhouse and plan to offer our Seeds to Table gardening course in the spring of 2026. This popular vegetable gardening course fills up every year. It’s great for beginner or intermediate gardeners, and makes a great gift too!In eight weeks, students will learn the basics
- [Conservation and Environmental Resources - "get your Green on"](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/conservation-and-environmental-resources/) - Links to conservation and environmental resources. Information about wildlife, invasive species, protecting forests, and mother nature.
- [Dahlias: Save the tubers!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/dahlias-save-the-tubers/) - Dahlias can be the star of any garden! A member of the Asteraceae family, Dahlias are originally from the cool highlands in Mexico and Central America. These dazzling flowers come in all colours except blue. In 1846 the Caledonia Horticultural Society of Edinburgh offered a prize of 2000 pounds to the first person succeeding in
- [Orange Legged Drone Fly](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/orange-legged-drone-fly/) - If you guessed I’m an orange-legged drone fly, then ding ding ding! You win a treat—because you’re not so easily fooled. But for those of you who thought I was a bumblebee… oh dear. You might want to sit down for this.Take a good look into my big, round eyes—yes, the ones that touch at
- [Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/celebrating-our-40th-anniversary/) - in 2025 the London Middlesex Master Gardeners is celebrating our 40th anniversary. This is a big deal for us!
- [Green Lacewings](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/green-lacewings/) - Oh hello there, human!Who am I? Just your friendly neighborhood green lacewing—but back in my rebellious youth, they called me an aphid wolf. Stick around for a tale of transformation: from insatiable beast to beauty.You might catch a glimpse of me weakly fluttering through from your plants like a tiny, green fairy. My four wings?
- [Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus)](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/purple-flowering-raspberry-rubus-odoratus/) - Kanienʼkéha: ahtahkwakáyu, ahtahkwaká:yonAnishinaabemowin: miskomin (-ak, plural)French: Ronce odorante It’s raspberry season! Did you know we have twelve different types of Rubus spp. (raspberry, blackberry, dewberry, thimbleberry) native to Ontario! They range in colour from light yellow to black and occur all the way to the arctic-alpine region. If you have ever grown raspberries in your
- [Guide to Garlic Scapes and Powder-Making](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/guide-to-garlic-scapes-and-powder-making/) - If you've ever grown garlic and noticed a curly green shoot rising from the centre of the plant in early summer - that's the garlic scape! Many new growers aren't sure what to do with it or even whether to remove it. The answer? Yes, you should cut it. Here's why that's good for your
- [After the Garlic is Harvested](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/after-the-garlic-is-harvested/) - The Garlic is Harvested – Now What?It’s early August and you’ve harvested your garlic. You won’t plant next year’s crop until October. Why let the bed sit empty? With some thoughtful succession planning, and a little math, you can get an extra crop… but what to plant?Frost in Middlesex CountyOur first frost in Middlesex County,
- [Cellophane Bee - Colletes](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/cellophane-bee-colletes/) - Hi there! I’m a cellophane bee, also known as Colletes. There are about sixteen species of us in this area. Funny name, right? Unlike other bees that create a ball of pollen for their young, I make a pollen smoothie and lay my egg in it. Without any intervention, the soup would absorb into the
- [Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/silver-maple-acer-saccharinum/) - Spring bulbs are starting to pop, the grass is starting to turn green, and our native trees have started blooming supporting all the early pollinators and birds. If you live in an older part of the city or in a more rural area you have trees vibrant with their yellow to red flowers. Most of
- [Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed)](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/sporobolus-heterolepis-prairie-dropseed/) - uring the drab winters in Ontario and Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) does not disappoint.
- [Rain Gardens](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/rain-gardens/) - A Rain Garden is an excellent way to use rain water for our own plants and avoid runoff. Learn the basics - it's easier than you'd think!
- [Andrena - Mining Bee](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/andrena-mining-bee/) - Hello! I’m a bee, and you might know me as a mining bee! But let me introduce myself properly—I’m Andrena (An-dree-nah), a pretty name for a pretty abundant group of bees; there are 75 species of us in southwestern Ontario alone!We are solitary, ground-nesting bees, most active in early spring, though you can find species
- [Shagbark Hickory: A Native Giant with a Sweet Secret](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/shagbark-hickory-a-native-giant-with-a-sweet-secret/) - If you take a walk through a mature forest in Southern Ontario, you might spot a tree that looks like it’s peeling apart – literally. That’s the shagbark hickory (Carya ovata), an iconic native species known for its rugged, peeling bark and delicious nuts. But beyond its striking appearance, this tree has a fascinating ecological
- [Plant the right trees! Best Choices for Ontario](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/plant-the-right-trees-ontario/) - Plant the right trees for your needs and your conditions. Trees are a long-term decision. Considerations and best choices considering climate change & more!
- [Make your own Plant Pots - low-cost, recycled, kid-friendly](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/make-your-own-plant-pots/) - Make your own plant pots - an inexpensive way to start seeds and a fun activity for kids too. Start seeds soon for outdoor planting May 24th.
- [Halictid bee (Bicoloured Striped Sweat Bee)](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/halictid-bee-bicoloured-striped-sweat-bee/) - That’s me, emerging from my ground nest. I'm a Bicoloured Striped Sweat Bee. I shared the nest with at least 12 other females. We had multiple entry holes.
- [Northern White Cedar Tree - Thuja occidentalis](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/northern-white-cedar-tree-thuja-occidentalis/) - In Southwestern Ontario's Thuja occidentalis is a common landscape tree; fast-growing dense evergreen that is salt tolerant and can grow in many conditions.
- [Seeds to Table 2025](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seeds-to-table-2025/) - Offering 8 weeks of hands-on (Classroom + Greenhouse) for a total of 16 hours of instruction, some basic planting supplies, and personalized coaching as needed!
- [Megachile - Leafcutter Bee](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/megachile-leafcutter-bee/) - See the pollen on the underside of my abdomen (belly)? That’s where I store it, not on my hind legs like most other bees (think about honey bees and bumblebees with their hind leg pollen baskets). Hi, you can call me Meg short for Megachile. Say it with me: meg-uh-ki-lee. In the previous picture, I
- [Preserving Tomatoes for Future Enjoyment](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/preserving-tomatoes-for-future-enjoyment/) - Preserving tomatoes for future enjoyment whether you have grown tomatoes in your garden or have purchased at a farmers’ market, are easy to preserve for later.
- [Zapping the Myth: Why Bug Zappers are an Epic Fail of Backyard Pest Control](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/bug-zappers-are-an-epic-fail-of-backyard-pest-control/) - Ah, the bug zapper. That iconic glow might make you feel like you’ve got a high-tech fortress against the six-legged invaders in your backyard. But before you don your cape and declare war on pests, let’s dive into why bug zappers are more of a flop than a fly-swatter in your gardening arsenal. Bug Zappers:
- [Understanding the Wildlife You Attract](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/understaning_the_wildlife_you_attract/) - Understanding the wildlife you attract to your yard by taking the time to slow down and notice the small differences in many of the flying insects.
- [Mosquito yard spray, more harm than good?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/mosquito-yard-spray-more-harm-than-good/) - Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are frequently used in homeowners backyards as mosquito control, but these insecticides harm more than just mosquitoes.
- [Climate Change Report 2024](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/climate-change-report-2024/) - How will climate change impact your garden in southwestern Ontario specifically? That’s a good question, and with a new report, we can extract some answers.The Strawberry flower on the left was damaged by a late frost. It will not produce fruit. The flower on the right is undamaged. How will climate change impact your garden in southwestern Ontario specifically? That’s a good question, and with a new report, we can extract some answers. The Ontario government released The Ontario
- [Two Good Reasons to Plant Native Species](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/two-good-reasons-to-plant-native-species/) - BIRDS: Southwestern Ontario is a migrating bird superhighway for birds travelling from their winter residence to their summer breeding grounds. Many birds nest here too. According to the Cornell Bird Lab, bird populations in our ecozone have seen a 22% population decline since 1970. How can native plants help specifically? Almost all birds feed their
- [Seedy Saturday 2025](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seedy-saturday-2025/) - Save the date for Seedy Saturday 2025! We are back at CHOCC again on March 1st.
- [Embracing the Dark Side: A Guide to Black Fruits and Vegetables](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/black_fruits_and_vegetables/) - Guide to Black Fruits and Vegetables in the garden. Cultivation techniques, understanding the role of anthocyanins and selecting suitable varieties.
- [What is a Master Gardener? Garden advice you can trust.](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/what-is-a-master-gardener/) - What is a Master Gardener? A trained volunteer who shares unbiased practical advice to encourage successful and ecological practices for home gardeners.
- [Yet Another Challenge for Gardeners](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/yet-another-challenge-for-gardeners/) - Gardeners are usually faced with a challenge or issue during the growing season. Whether it is invasive insects, plant disease or weeds, all can be frustrating.
- [Join the London Middlesex Master Gardeners for Seedy Saturday - March 4, 2023](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seedy-saturday-march-4-2023/) - London Middlesex Master Gardeners' Seedy Saturday is back at Carling Heights Community Centre Mar 4/23. Three great speakers plus a vendor market!
- [Spotting the Spotted Lantern Fly](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/spotting-the-spotted-lantern-fly/) - The Spotted Lanternfly was introduced into the U.S. from Asia. It may look like a butterfly or moth however, it is a type of true bug called a plant hopper. The adult is approximately 25 mm long and 12 mm wide and has uniquely-coloured wings. The front wings are light brown/grey with black spots at the front and dark speckled bands near the back. The rear wings are red in colour and have black spots near the front and white and black bands at the back. The abdomen is yellow with horizontal black stripes. The Spotted Lanternfly lays eggs in fall on the host plants, and various outdoor surfaces. Newly laid egg masses are brown and covered in a grey, waxy coating. Eggs hatch in late spring and early summer, and the nymphs start feeding. Early stage nymphs are black and white, while later stage nymphs are black, white and red. The Spotted Lanternfly feeds on various host plants throughout its development. Adults prefer to feed and lay eggs on Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), as well as grape (Vitis), apples (Malus), plums (Prunus domestica), cherries (Prunus avium), peaches and nectarines (P. persica), apricocts (P. armeniaca), pine (Pinus), walnut (Juglans) and oak (Quercus). They will also feed on roses and other important ornamental nursery crops. Both nymphs and adults feed by sucking sap from young stems and leaves. Nymphs and adults tend to congregate in large numbers on the host plant, and winter at the base of the tree or in the canopy.
- [5 Witchy Medicinal Plants of SW Ontario](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/5-witchy-medicinal-plants-of-london-ontario/) - Embark on a Halloween journey into the uncanny world of Southwest, Ontario's native medicinal plants. These botanical phantoms beckon us to explore their eerie and bewitching secrets. Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we unveil the medicinal uses and science behind these intriguing plants. Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) Medicinal Uses: Witch-Hazel, with its ghostly blossoms,
- [Book a Master Gardener for a talk or event](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/book-a-master-gardener/) - Find help from Master Gardeners for your gardening questions. We are available for talks and online seminars. Contact us for practical gardening advice.
- [Leaves of Three](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/leaves-of-three/) - If you’ve heard the saying “leaves of three let it be.” You probably know I’m talking about Poison Ivy. Many of us think of Poison Ivy as being something we should worry about when hiking or camping in the wilderness. Something we should watch for when duty calls and you might decide to detour off
- [Bloomin' Tour - Sunday August 13th, 2023](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/bloomin-tour-sunday-august-13th-2023/) - Back for a second year, this years Bloomin' Tour proceeds are going to Thames Talbot Land Trust. A Master Gardener is on site to answer gardening questions.
- [Raising the bar: Keystone Native Plants](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/keystone-native-plants/) - Keystone native plants are essential cornerstones of our ecosystem, acting as the main pillars providing immense support to the whole ecosystem.
- [Seed Viability: What you need to know](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seed-viability-what-you-need-to-know/) - Spring is the time of year when we are itching to get back out into the garden. The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer and we are tired of being inside. It’s also the time of year to think about starting your veggie seeds. The big question is do you purchase new seeds
- [Glyphosate Fact from Fiction](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/glyphosate-fact-from-fiction/) - The glyphosate origin story: facts Likely you have heard of glyphosate from many sources over many years. But what is a glyphosate fact and what is fiction? Read on for some science-based clarity. Glyphosate was first synthesized in 1950. First, interest in the chemical was in its ability to bind metals. It's metal-binding ability was
- [Do Dandelions Make a Pollinator Garden?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/do-dandelions-make-a-pollinator-garden/) - I live in a neighbourhood of crisp green lawns. The people here spend a lot of energy rolling, aerating, weeding, edging and watering their grass. Many hire lawn companies to achieve that perfect bowling green. And while the occasional island bed seems permissible, the goal is an expansive green ocean. This is true for all
- [Invader of the month - Garlic Mustard](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/invader-month-garlic-mustard/) - Garlic Mustard has rapidly become one of the most invasive plants we've ever seen in Ontario. It spreads aggressively by seed so the time to deal with it is in spring before more seed is distributed! Check out the Best management Practices with great information about how to control this invasive plant.
- [Invader of the Month - Japanese Knotweed](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/invasive-japanese-knotweed/) - Japanese knotweed is especially invasive due to a vigorous root system which can spread 10 metres from the stem and grow through concrete and asphalt.
- [Invader of the month - Wild Parsnip](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/invader-of-the-month-wild-parsnip/) - Wild parsnip spreads quickly as its seeds are easily dispersed. Like giant hogweed, it produces sap containing chemicals that can cause human skin to react to sunlight, resulting in intense burns, rashes or blisters. Learn how to identify this plant and deal with it.
- [Invader of the Month - Giant Hogweed](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/invader-of-the-month-giant-hogweed/) - Giant Hogweed is a noxious and invasive weed. Learn how to recognize the plant and what to do if you find it on your property.
- [Invader of the month - Himalayan Balsam](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/invader-of-the-month-himalayan-balsam/) - Himalayan balsam has escaped gardens and is invading natural areas, and out-competing native vegetation. Recognize it. Learn what to do.
- [Ontario Invasive Plant Council Events and Information](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/ontario-invasive-plant-council-events-webinars/) - Ontario Invasive Plant Council advises about invasive plants - phragmites, hogweed, japanese knotweed etc. Also "What to Grow Instead?"
- [Stop Spread of Jumping Worms! Caution for Plant Exchanges](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/stop-the-spread-of-jumping-worms/) - Invasive Asian Jumping worms (JWs) are a new threat to our Canadian gardens and forests. Learn to ID, destroy and stop the spread.
- [Squirrels and Bulbs: Tulip Thieves](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/squirrels-and-bulbs-tulip-thieves/) - Its spring and tulips are in bloom everywhere. Everywhere, that is, except your garden. Last fall you bought the most beautiful bulbs, dug holes throughout your garden, and planted them 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) deep. Then you dreamed all winter about how their colourful blooms would cheer you after the months of snow and wind.
- [Mistakes Gardeners Make - 'Horrorculture' to Avoid](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/mistakes-gardeners-make/) - mistakes gardeners make - many of us have unintentionally used poor horticultural practices, leading to bad results. Learn what to avoid.
- [Master Gardeners in London](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/master-gardeners-in-london/) - Master Gardeners in London - program originated within OMAFRA and then evolved to be volunteer-run. London Middlesex Master Gardeners were founded in 1985.
- [Tomato Blight - Wipes out crops](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/tomato-blight-disease/) - The disease tomato blight, aka late blight, is the most destructive of all. Rain and humid weather help it spread. Identify and learn how to prevent.
- [Test your Gardening Knowledge!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/quiz-test-gardening-knowledge/) - Are you ready to test your basic knowledge? Take this short quiz and test your gardening knowledge. Answers at the end. Don't peek!
- [LEN London Environmental Network - Members, Events and More](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/len-london-environmental-network-events-activities/) - LEN's environmental focus helps build a sustainable community by helping member organizations with their missions and events.
- [Beneficial Bacteria in the soil](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/beneficial-bacteria-soil/) - Soil is alive and biologically complex. We are not just alert to pathogens, but also to the presence of beneficial bacteria which create more "good" soil.
- [Protect your Greens from intermittent light frost](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/protect-greens-intermittent-light-frost/) - Each fall we get some early frost. It's possible to protect your greens and continue having fresh vegetables to harvest. Learn how to trap heat present in the soil so it stays around the plants.
- [Six basic steps in lawn care](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/great-lawn/) - Your lawn will have some different requirements, depending on the size, composition, and many other factors but here are the basics that every lawn needs.
- [Container Gardening](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/container-gardening/) - Gardening in containers - great for small spaces such as balconies and patios and for garden beds to add impact and colour.
- [Dandelion is Edible - not just a weed](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/dandelion-is-edible/) - Dandelion is edible. Learn about the many uses in the kitchen in salads, soups and teas as well as some medicinal properties.
- [Frequently Asked Questions About Neo Nics](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-neo-nics/) - Neonic use as a seed treatment in field crops (ie. Corn, beans, grain crops) continues to be newsworthy and consumers are concerned. Read more about the science and the opinions of the Ontario government, the bee keepers and the farmers. What choices do you have as a consumer?
- [Raised Garden Bed](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/raised-garden-bed/) - There are lots of benefits to raised garden beds! Learn about those benefits. Understand the steps to creating them, including what soils work best.
- [Get "In the Zone"!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/get-in-the-zone/) - Do you want garden design that looks terrific AND serves a purpose? Interested in advice from wildlife and gardening experts? If so, check out 'In the Zone', a new guide to help you cultivate vital habitat. We can impact the health of the ecosystem on which people and wildlife depend.
- [Monthly Garden Checklist](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/monthly-garden-checklist/) - Here is a garden checklist of monthly jobs that the everyday gardener in Zone 5 to Zone 6 can perform. Of course, the timing of the outdoor tasks depends on the reliability of Mother Nature, and may vary from year to year.
- [Clean Clay Pots - Dirty Terra Cotta can look brand spankin' New](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/clean-clay-pots-make-great-containers/) - Clean clay pots are great containers for our plants. They really need a good cleaning now and then. Learn more about why and how.
- [Urban Growing Concerns - Potatoes & Tomatoes](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/urban-growing-concerns/) - Did you know that urban gardeners are asked NOT to grow potatoes or tomatoes? Why? Because they currently pose a risk to potato and tomato production as a source of late blight! There are things you can do though to still grow your favourites at home while minimizing the risk to our local farmers.
- [Ugly leaves may mean disease -Onions, Cucumber, Melons, Tomatoes and more!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/leaf-disease-vegetables-identify-cause/) - Many of our vegetable diseases first appear to us as ugly leaves with blotch marks or a white coating. These marks can warn of disease we should correct quickly or may just be a blemish. The trick is to know which is which and what to do about it! Three great infographics to help understand foliar diseases.
- [Creating A Trillium Garden](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/creating-a-trillium-garden/) - Trillium grandiflorum, or the White Trillium: the floral emblem of Ontario, a symbol of purity, beauty, and patriotism. This distinctive three-leafed flower, native to the province, can be found in the forests throughout the province. It is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring and left unplucked, can remain blooming perennially for over
- [Powdery Mildew problem?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/powdery-mildew-problem/) - Lots of heat and humidity this year so most gardeners are struggling with Powdery mildew, a fungal disease that attacks a wide range of plants. It appears as a white, dusty coating on leaves, stems and flowers. Learn more about this common problem and organic treatments.
- [Seed Saving Basics](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seed-saving-basics/) - Seed saving and swapping with other gardeners in your region can be rewarding. Open-pollinated seeds (not hybrids) are the right choice.
- [Fall Gardening Tasks](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/fall-garden-tasks/) - Fall garden tasks - Take advantage of sunny fall days and cooler temperatures to prepare for winter and a productive garden in the spring.
- [Celebrate Apple Season](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/apple-season-2018/) - Celebrate Apple in London, Ontario: 3 Apple Farms in Middlesex County, 3 methods of preserving apples, what apples work best for preserving and more!
- [Plant Choices, Identification - culture, selection, natives](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/plant-selection-choose-identify-the-right-plant/) - These databases of plant choices and identification have good descriptions and images to help you achieve "Right Plant in the Right Place".
- [Top Ten Myths of Tree Care](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/top-ten-myths-about-tree-care/) - Most homeowners treasure the trees on their property but know little about how to care for them. Much of what we have heard may be myths of tree care
- [Plants you can grow from scraps!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/plants-to-grow-from-scraps/) - Which plants will grow from scraps in your kitchen? Check out our list. What are the top tips to encourage scrap growth? Have a look at these suggestions.
- [Attracting Pollinators](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/attracting-pollinators/) - Pollination is an essential ecological function. Without pollinators, the human race and our ecosystems would not survive.
- [Planting a pond or water feature](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/planting-pond-water-feature/) - Every garden should have a pond or water feature. Nature needs it and it's also an awesome landscape feature! Learn about positioning, plants, and more
- [Black Spot on roses](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/black-spot-roses/) - My roses are covered in spots, the leaves are turning yellow and dropping rapidly. I know it's Black Spot but what am I doing wrong and how do I help my beautiful roses?
- [Plan your garden makeover](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/garden-makeover-tips/) - I need a garden makeover. It's full of invasive plants, is now too big and too much work, and is heavily shaded by trees. My sun-loving plants are desperate.
- [Choosing Deer resistant plants](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/choosing-deer-resistant-plants/) - Here's some advice for choosing plants that are more deer resistant to these cute but destructive nibblers. Deer in the garden can cause a lot of damage!
- [Pruning Hydrangeas](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/pruning-hydrangeas/) - Can I prune my hydrangeas now or should I wait until spring? First it's important to know if its the type of hydrangea that blooms on new wood or old.
- [Garden Myths Busted - Linda Chalker-Scott podcast](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/podcast-series-garden-myths-busted-joe-gardener-gets-facts-linda-chalker-scott/) - Check out a recent podcast series about garden myths offered by Joe Gardener that features one of our trusted gardening advisors - Linda Chalker-Scott.
- [Ten Tips for year-round interest in a garden](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/ten-tips-year-round-interest-garden/) - Winter is a terrific time to read and explore plant choices. Here are 10 tips for creating year-round interest plus a handy plant list. Start your list .
- [Spring is NOT the time to deal with grubs](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grubs-fall-not-spring/) - Ignore ads for grub control in spring. It's the least effective time to control when they're so close to maturity. Go after Baby grubs instead.
- [The Nativar Conundrum - New Research on Natives vs. Native Cultivars with Dr. Doug Tallamy](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/nativar-conundrum-new-research-natives-vs-native-cultivars-dr-doug-tallamy/) - Native plant or nativar? What we buy often are cultivars of native plants. Podcast by Dr Doug Tallamy explains the significance.
- [Great Lawns begin with a few key tasks in Spring](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/great-lawns-begin-key-tasks-spring/) - Since herbicides came off the market in Ontario in 2009, many homeowners puzzle over the right strategy to keep their lawns healthy. Fear not!
- [Peony Diseases - diagnosis and remedies](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/peonies-disease-diagnosis-remedies/) - The Peony, Peonies are usually the trouble-free beauties in the garden. plants. When yours is in trouble, find out more about diseases and diagnosis.
- [Gardening as a family? Great benefits for all!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-as-a-family-great-benefits/) - Many Benefits of gardening as a family. Get inspired. Ideas for getting your family engaged in gardening. Elderly and Junior gardeners dig growing too.
- [Fertilizer Facts - What, When and How Often](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/fertilizer-facts/) - Organic matter and compost are the best ways to amend soil, however, if fertilizer is your choice, make sure you use the right amount, of the right type at the right time!
- [Water Wise Gardening](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/water-wise-gardening/) - Reduce your costs. Don't waste a precious resource. Stop dragging garden hoses around for hours every few days. Here are some steps we recommend to conserve water and still have a great lawn and garden!
- [Yellow leaves? Iron chlorosis symptoms and treatment.](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/yellow-leaves-symptoms-treatment/) - My hydrangeas have yellow leaves so I‘ve treated them with an iron supplement. But the root cause needs to be tackled. First step - identify probable causes!
- [What disease is destroying my tomatoes?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/disease-destroying-tomatoes/) - What's wrong with my tomatoes? Most of the leaves are dying and the actual tomatoes are turning brown then going soft and rotting. What is the problem and what can I do about it?
- [Plant Garlic in Fall to enjoy next year](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/plant-garlic-in-fall-to-enjoy-next-year/) - Garlic is easy to grow and the time to plant garlic is in the fall. Here’s a video with great advice from Mark Cullen on how to do it.
- [Houseplants - it’s time to bring them in!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/houseplants-its-time-to-bring-them-in/) - Frost is on the way within the next few weeks. Use these tips to bring in your houseplants without also bringing in bugs or disease.
- [When to Prune? Fall is NOT a good time](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/when-to-prune-trees/) - When to prune my tree and how do I develop its shape properly? The right timing and approach are important!
- [Create an outdoor fall container - step-by-step Video](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/create-outdoor-fall-container-video/) - Ontario Horticultural Society is creating YouTube videos with something for every gardener. Here's a step by step creation of an outdoor fall container!
- [Extend the season for edible crops](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/extend-season-edible-crops/) - We don't have to limit our growing and harvesting season just to those few short summer months. Extend the Season - Many gardeners are now successfully growing and harvesting almost year round.
- [Winter Protection of Evergreens](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/winter-protection-of-evergreens/) - If you have a newly planted tree, winter protection of evergreens is advised to give it the best possible chance of survival in the first year.
- [November Podcast - Manure, Compost and Weeds](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/november-podcast-manure-compost-and-weeds/) - Struggling with Compost and Weeds? Compost is great for vegetable production, but may also introduce weeds. This podcast identifies how to reduce weed seeds.
- [Your Christmas Plants can thrive all winter - Learn How!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/learn-how-christmas-plants-can-thrive-and-rebloom/) - Christmas Plants (aka 'Holiday Season' Plants) such as Poinsettia, Christmas cactus, Anthurium, Cyclamen, and Frosted Fern are beautiful colourful additions to our homes. Learn how to keep them healthy all winter and have them rebloom next year.
- [Check Your Stored Garlic](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/check-your-stored-garlic/) - Preserving garlic recipes: roasting, canning and freezing. Stored Garlic is Sprouting - How to Preserve. London, Ontario, Canada. Master Gardeners.
- [Heirloom vs Hybrid seeds - What to plant?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/heirloom-vs-hybrid-seeds/) - What's the difference Heirloom vs Hybrid Seeds? It definitely matters which you choose if you want to save seeds from your harvest to share or plant next year.
- [Dandelions are not all that bee-friendly!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/dandelions-are-not-all-that-bee-friendly/) - Dandelions are not all that bee-friendly. Despite all the blogs, the dandelions in your yard don't really benefit native bees.
- [What's lurking in your backyard pond water?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/whats-lurking-in-your-backyard-pond-water/) - Water gardens host beautiful plants, serve as habitat for frogs and fish and provide moisture for all creatures. What else is in pond water? Bacteria.
- [Inspire Little Gardeners with Magic in the Garden!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/inspire-little-gardeners-with-magic/) - Children love to play in soil. Inspire little gardeners with some garden magic and they will grow, and eat, plants they didn't like or happily gift flowers to loved ones.
- [Garden for Everyone - Therapy and Access for All](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/a-garden-for-everyone-simple-changes-make-all-the-difference/) - Garden for Everyone - After a stroke, heart disease, or the onset of dementia, gardening can be particularly therapeutic. Some simple tips!
- [Paperwhites - Sprout Spring in your home!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/paperwhites-sprout-spring-in-your-home/) - Can't wait for spring? It is the perfect time to plant indoor bulbs. Paperwhites (Narcissus pappyraceus) are easy to grow, fragrant little charmers.
- [Beans to Grow - Fresh or Dried - Healthy and Tasty!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/beans-to-grow-fresh-or-dried/) - There are so many beautiful varieties of beans to grow - fresh or dried. Learn how to select and grow great beans. Check out the author's favourite recipe too!
- [TreeMe - tree planting grant to help grow our canopy!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/treeme-tree-planting-grant-to-help-grow-our-canopy/) - TreeME is a tree planting grant program for community groups, not-for-profits or neighbourhood teams planting trees on their own private property in London.
- [2019 Gardening Trends](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-trends-2019/) - Gardening Trends 2019: Nature, Ecology, High performance, Low maintenance plants, plus intriguing shapes, textures and branching habits.
- [Grow Great Tomatoes - a rainbow of choices!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-great-tomatoes/) - Check out these top tips - Choose the best varieties and grow great tomatoes. So many great choices.
- [Weeds - Know Your Enemy!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/weeds-know-your-enemy-it-all-starts-with-identifying-whos-who/) - Know Your Weeds. Know their growing conditions and reproduction habits. Time your attack to reduce their impact on your garden.
- [Are native cultivars as valuable to pollinators? Not always](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/native-cultivars-not-as-valuable-to-pollinators/) - Native plants we can buy as named native cultivars are often not as valuable to pollinators as true native species. Learn why. Choose the best native plants!
- [Landscaping and Resale value](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/landscaping-and-resale-value/) - Landscaping and resale value. What styles appeal the most to buyers? What can you do to your landscape to improve your potential resale?
- [Growing the Best Peppers](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/peppers-for-gardenerds/) - Confused about the pecks of peppers in the seed catalogues? Wanting to heat up your garden game this summer? Learn about the Best Peppers to grow!
- [Tomato recipe - Enjoy all year in Bread or Side dish!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/tomato-recipe-enjoy-bread-sidedish/) - Tomato Recipe - tomatoes can be enjoyed year-round. Use your abundance of cherry tomatoes fresh or frozen in this side dish and yummy bread.
- [Grow Brassicas - cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli ...](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-brassicas-cabbage-cauliflower-kale-broccoli/) - Grow brassicas: cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, turnips, kale and more. These vitamin-rich leafy vegetables are easy to grow!
- [Ideas for preserving - Apples, Cucumbers, Tomatoes](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/ideas-for-preserving-apples-cucumbers-and-tomatoes/) - Here are some ideas for preserving apples, cucumbers, and tomatoes to enjoy this winter! Save your healthy vegetables and fruits to use all year.
- [Autumn's Bounty - Apples are in Season](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/autumns-bounty-apples-are-in-season/) - Apples are in season! So many delicious old and new varieties. Yes it takes some effort to grow your own but Its worth it! Learn more about how.
- [Goldenrod: It's Nothing to Sneeze At!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/goldenrod/) - Dont blame Goldenrod for your sneezing fits! The cause of sinus woes is Ragweed, which blooms at the same time. Goldenrod is actually a beneficial plant.
- [Autumn Container Inspiration](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/autumn-container-inspiration-sw-ontario/) - Autumn Container Inspiration, Fall Containers, Gardening, Display, Master Gardeners, Seasonal, Landscaping, South Western Ontario, Zone 6, Trends, Color
- [Christmas gifts for gardeners](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/christmas-gifts-for-gardeners/) - Christmas gifts for gardeners - ideas for everyone who loves gardening and nature from tools to make their work easier to activities you can do together
- [Leave the Leaves -  Less work for you. Better for nature!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/leave-leaves-less-work-better-nature/) - Lots of good reasons NOT to do fall cleanup in our gardens. But do chop or mulch those leaves! Beneficial insects and birds will thank us.
- [Asian greens - grow your own](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/asian-greens-grow-your-own/) - Asian greens - grow your own tasty leaves for salads, stirfries and more. These dark green leaves are healthy and attractive additions to your plate.
- [Grow Native!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/go-native/) - Native plants are beneficial and easy to grow! They are well adapted to the soils, regional climate, and native wildlife. We should all grow some native plants.
- [Plant Health for 2020](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/2020-is-the-international-year-of-plant-health/) - United Nations have proclaimed 2020, the International Year of Plant Health. As gardeners we know how important Plant Health is - especially in 2020.
- [Community Gardens - No space? You can still have a garden!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/community-gardens-london/) - Community Gardens offer space to grow affordable healthy and tasty food! Need room to grow? Check out what's available in London!
- [Winter Gardening - Yes you Can!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/winter-gardening-yes-you-can/) - Winter Gardening? With a little planning and careful plant selection, you can garden and eat produce from your garden all winter!
- [Our Changing Winters](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/our-changing-winters/) - Our Changing Winters in London, ON. These changing mild winters cause premature growth, jepordize new root growth and increase the population of insects.
- [The Arboretum, University of Guelph - 400 acres, trails, workshops and more!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/arboretum-university-guelph/) - The Arboretum, University of Guelph, encompasses 400 acres of plant collections, gardens, walking trails, natural woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. The Arboretum is free to the public and open dawn until dusk - Visitors are very welcome!
- [Bird Suet - Make Them a Healthy Treat](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/bird-suet-recipe/) - Make your own high energy bird suet. Help the birds and attract them to your yard. Feed in winter and early spring - too cold for insects and worms.
- [Know What to Grow for Your Zone](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/know-what-to-grow-for-your-zone/) - Knowing and understanding hardiness zones is important especially when purchasing new perennials or shrubbery. Take some of the guesswork out of your plant choices and improve your growing success.
- [Grow for a Healthy Immune System](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-for-a-healthy-immune-system/) - Vegetables you should be growing in your garden if you want to grow for a healthy immune system. What to plant to boost your body’s natural defenses.
- [Grow Carrots for Health and Taste!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-carrots-for-health-and-taste/) - Grow carrots for health and taste. Just a few growing tips and diseases to watch for. Choose from several colourful varieties. Yum!
- [Hellebores - flowers in late winter!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/hellebores-flowers-late-winter/) - Grow hellebores for late winter flowers that last for weeks and attractive foliage all summer. Hardy perennial for a shady spot.
- [Create a Habitat-Friendly Yard - 10+ Ways](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/habitat-friendly-yard-checklist/) - Create your own 'habitat-friendly' yard with FOOD, WATER, and SHELTER. Include some Native plants that are well-adapted and beneficial
- [Top 4 Benefits of Gardening](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/4-top-benefits-of-gardening-its-good-for-you/) - Gardening has far-reaching impacts. My top 4 benefits of gardening for you and the environment will inspire you. Read this science-based article.
- [Spring Checklist for Gardeners](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/spring-checklist-garden/) - Here's a spring checklist including some do's and don'ts for March and April. Time to get out in the sunshine and enjoy our gardens.
- [Whistling Gardens Botanical Garden](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/whistling-gardens-botanical-garden/) - Whistling Gardens is an awesome botanical garden in Southern Ontario - worth a visit this summer. Special collections of trees and perennials & special events
- [St Thomas Elevated Park - great walk, art and view - Free & family-friendly!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/st-thomas-elevated-park/) - Canada’s first elevated park - great walking trail, sculptures to see and an awesome view from a scenic height! Open every day. Free and family-friendly.
- [Quinte Botanical Gardens](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/quinte-botanical-gardens-open-spring/) - Ontario's newest botanical garden near Frankford has six acres of unique garden displays with extraordinary plant combinations. Each garden offers interesting insight to the world of plants. Connect with nature, learn about horticulture, or journey through the gardens at your own pace.
- [Goth Gardening - Wow. Black Plants add Drama!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/goth-gardening-alluring-black/) - Goth Gardening relies on some easy gothic elements plus the sultry drama of black plants. Easy to achieve a great look with many beautiful plant options!
- [Hydrangea leaf curl? Likely the 'Leaftier' caterpillar](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/hydrangea-leaf-curl-cause-the-leaftier/) - Do you have hydrangea leaf curl? The culprit is the hydrangea leaftier moth and caterpillar. Learn about prevention and control
- [Before cutting a tree - Bylaws and Permits](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/before-cutting-a-tree-bylaws-permits/) - Before cutting a tree - Trees take a long time to grow to maturity, add value to properties and neighbourhoods, and are covered by bylaws. Know the rules.
- [Master Gardener News - May 2020 - "Stay Home and Garden"](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/master-gardener-news/) - Master Gardener news - issued to subscribers 4-6 times per year. Practical ecological advice for Canadian Zone 5-6, plus upcoming Community garden events.
- [Gardening with Fewer Chemicals - Introduction to IPM.](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-with-fewer-chemicals-ipm/) - Gardening with fewer chemicals is better for us and the environment. IPM is a practical, ecological, common-sense way to deal with pests, weeds and disease.
- [Japanese Beetles - Coming Soon to a plant near you!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/japanese-beetles-ontario/) - Japanese Beetles in Ontario are active late June to early September. These pests damage so many plants. Fight back with these ways to reduce the damage.
- [My Green Obsession - 'Lawn vs Dogs' Renovation tips](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/lawn-vs-dogs/) - Lawn vs Dogs - Yes you can have both and still have a beautiful green expanse. My tips for lawn repair with the right seed, soil preparation and care.
- [Summer’s simple pleasures include delicious strawberries](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/delicious-strawberries/) - One of summer's simple pleasures is delicious strawberries - our first summer fruit. They are available locally in June and you can also grow your own!
- [There's science behind how good we feel in the garden!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/science-behind-how-good-we-feel-in-the-garden/) - There's some science behind how good we feel in the garden. Did you know that soil has an impact on our health? Read more, then go get dirty!
- [Fruits and Vegetables to Harvest in September ...or later](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/harvest-in-september/) - Fall is not the end of local vegetables and fruit. Many can be harvested later. Some must be picked soon and preserved. Learn More
- [Grow Trees Without Seeds - Bonsai](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-trees-without-seeds-bonsai/) - Learn how to propagate and grow trees without seeds from our Bonsai enthusiast. Growing and displaying Bonsai Trees.
- [Winter Plant Protection](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/winter-plant-protection/) - Winter Plant Protection: How to shield your plants from winds and why mulching their roots will give your plants a fighting chance.
- [Colourful Winter Porch Display](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/colourful-winter-porch-display/) - Add some pizzazz to your front porch with a colourful winter porch display. Using greenery and a few simple items you can make a cute Gnome.
- [Tamarack trees are my favourite. Native too!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/tamarack-trees-my-favourites/) - Tamarack trees are beautiful natives that you won't see often. Learn more about why these are my favourite trees and how you can grow them.
- [Fake Garden News? Our Guide to the Best resources](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/fake-garden-news-find-best-advice/) - Fake garden news? We live in a time when information abounds and filtering out the garbage can be tricky. This guide will help!
- [Rosemary Herb - for Remembrance](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/rosemary-herb-of-remembrance/) - The Rosemary herb is a symbol of Remembrance. find out why
- [Winter Gardening in Zone 6](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/winter-gardening-in-zone-6/) - Winter Gardening in Zone 6. Many vegetables will tolerate and flourish with the cool temperatures of Fall and Winter here in Zone 6.
- [Horticultural and Garden Groups](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/horticultural-garden-groups/) - Garden groups offer learning, community involvement, design ideas and lively discussions about growing plants, and improving landscapes.
- [Clean Your Bird Feeders - For their health!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/clean-your-bird-feeders/) - Why clean your birdfeeder? It's a wonderful resource for winter but can also be a source of disease for the birds we love to watch!
- [Poinsettias brighten every home - and they are not poisonous](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/poinsettias-christmas-season-gift/) - Poinsettias are a bright addition to any home. They add colour and bring cheer for many weeks. Did you know they are NOT poisonous?!
- [Selecting vegetable seed for the next garden season](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/selecting-vegetable-seed-for-the-next-garden-season/) - vegetable garden seed choice process
- [Seedy Saturday Tips, Resources and Handouts](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seedysaturdayresources/) - Here's where you'll find terrific garden tips and resources from recent Seedy Saturdays such as quick links to exhibitors and garden catalogs, handouts from various talks, even recipes!
- [Give Birds water in winter](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/give-birds-water-in-winter/) - Give birds water in winter. Here are simple tips to keep your birdbath or pond open during cold weather. Attract more birds to your feeders!
- [Grow an Endless Supply of Basil](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-an-endless-supply-of-basil/) - Grow An Endless Supply of Basil by simple pruning. Learn about plant hormones called Auxins that control stem elongation and growth.
- [Basic Lifecycle of Plants - learn and grow](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/basic-lifecycle-of-plants-learn-and-grow/) - It helpful to start your gardening efforts with some basic knowledge - Here's an easy read - The Basic Lifecycle of plants.
- [Gardening magazines - inspiration and beautiful pictures!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-magazines-a-reliable-source-of-gardening-insights-and-beautiful-pictures/) - Gardening magazines or online blogs and newsletters are my favourite reading on a cold dreary day with snow in the forecast!
- [Gardening Apps & Nature Apps - information 'on the go'](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-apps/) - Gardening apps are so handy for gardeners and nature-lovers. Find quick and easy tools to help to identify plants, pests or weeds 'on the go'.
- [Gardening Videos - How-to's and inspiration for home gardeners](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-videos/) - There are lots of great how-to and inspirational garden videos online. Here's our list of good ones we've found so far.
- [Garden Blogs are a great way to continue learning](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/gardening-blogs/) - Garden blogs can be a great way to learn about a wide variety of garden issues. Here are some that are appropriate for our zone.
- [City and Government Resources for gardeners](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/city-and-government-resources-for-gardeners/) - These City and Government resources for gardeners are trustworthy, well-researched information about sustainable growing practices.
- [Rotate Crops for plant health](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/rotate-crops-for-plant-health/) - Rotate crops for plant health. If you have space, this is a best practice to reduce pests, disease, and weeds while improving soil fertility.
- [Master Gardener University Extension Resources](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/master-gardener-university-extension-resources/) - Master Gardener University Extension resources can be good sources of unbiased information for home gardeners to find the right advice.
- [Weed, Pest and Disease Databases - Know Your Enemy!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/weed-pest-disease-databases/) - What bug is that? Why are my vegetables not thriving? Use reputable weed, pest and disease databases to diagnose and resolve garden issues.
- [Seed Starting - Get the best results!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seed-starting/) - Seed starting can be tricky. Learn to read the seed packet and know your 'last frost date'. Understand what seeds to start when.
- [Westminster Ponds Centre - London's Environmental Hub](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/westminster-ponds-centre-londons-hub-for-environment-sustainability/) - Westminster Ponds Centre is London's hub for all things environmental. Resources, services, and impactful programming.
- [LDD Spongy Moths (Gypsy Moths) threaten trees. Learn more!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/ldd-gypsy-moths-threaten-our-trees-act-now/) - LDD Spongy Moths (Gypsy Moths) threaten our trees in Southwestern Ontario. They devour the leaves and can kill trees. Recognize and deal with this pest!
- [Arthur Ford Nature Park, London - a garden for learning](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/arthur-ford-nature-park/) - Arthur Ford Nature Park offers butterfly, bird and hummingbird gardens, more than 50 species of trees, and a school community growing plot.
- [Growing Cannabis in Ontario](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/growing-cannabis-in-ontario/) - Learn about growing cannabis in Ontario for personal use. Read about strains, growing conditions, drying, and curing. Know the rules!
- [Invasive Phragmites](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/invasive-phragmites/) - Invasive phragmites clog wetlands, limit visiibility and increase fire hazard along roadways, reduce recreational waterways and crop land.
- [The Great Gardening Cover Up](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/the-great-garden-cover-up-mulch/) - So many benefits of applying mulch: build good soil. conserve water, moderate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. A best practice to learn!
- [Garden Talks - 3 Free Talks offered by London Public Library](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/garden-in-the-city-3-free-talks-offered-by-london-public-library/) - London Public Library offers garden talks called 'Garden in the City' series in conjunction with the London Middlesex Master Gardeners.
- [Webinars for gardeners - So many good choices!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/webinars-online-learning-for-gardeners/) - Our selection of webinars for gardeners - online learning for gardeners in Zone 5-6 Canada that we feel are worth checking out. So many to choose from!
- [When is the best time to apply Horticultural Oil?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/spring-tip-its-time-to-apply-horticultural-oil/) - Horticultural oil, aka Dormant Oil, is an ideal remedy to deter overwintering pests. The best time to apply it to woody plants and shrubs is before the buds break and leaves open but you also want the little pests to be active, not hiding, so wait until temperatures warm to above zero for at least 24 hours.
- [Parsley Herb for 2021 - Taste, Colour, Nutrients](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/parsley-herb-for-2021/) - Parsley "Herb for 2021" is low calorie, high-nutrient, and flavourful. It looks terrific in gardens and containers. Attracts butterflies too!
- [Grow Your Own Sweet Potatoes from Scratch](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/grow-your-own-sweet-potatoes/) - Grow your own sweet potatoes using these easy step-by-step instructions and video. Start indoors Mar/Apr. Plant in early June.
- [Attracting Birds to your Garden](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/attracting-birds-to-your-garden-2/) - Why would you want to attract birds into your garden? What is needed to make them want to move in? Which species might set up residence in your yard? What can you plant to make them want to stay?
- [Ontario Horticultural Association - Promoting gardening](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/ontario-horticultural-association/) - Ontario Horticultural Association is all about community, recognizing excellence and networking. Learn More. Join a local association!
- [Pruning Clematis - Its All about Groups](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/pruning-clematis-all-about-groups/) - Pruning clematis starts with understanding which Group your variety belongs to - Groups 1, 2 or 3. If in doubt, don't prune. Learn more.
- [The Dirt on Mycorrhizal Fungi](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/mycorrhizal-fungi/) - Mycorrhizal fungi contribute to healthy exchanges between soil and plants. Gardeners can foster this relationship with gardening practices.
- [Pruning trees and shrubs - Basics you need to know!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/pruning-trees-shrubs-basics/) - Pruning trees and shrubs is a must for health and safety and can also improve structure and flowering. These basics will help Do it Right!
- [Spring brings hope - New growth, colour and Vaccines!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/spring-brings-hope/) - Spring brings hope as vaccines arrive, as new life emerges from the soil and the colour and scent in the garden renews me.
- [Woodlands and Trails in London area to explore](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/woodlands-and-trails-in-london-area-to-explore/) - There are numerous woodlands and trails in London and area. These beautiful spots are ideal for hiking, family fun and exploring nature.
- [Soil Solarization](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/how-to-soil-solarization/) - How to use soil solarization to get rid of invasive nasty weeds, persistent Bindweed or Creeping Charlie and some soil-borne diseases.
- [Inspect for Leek Moths - New Pest in Garlic](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/inspect-for-leek-moths-new-pest-in-garlic/) - More gardeners are seeing damage from a new pest in their garlic. Inspect now and deal with the Leek Moth larva so your crop is still good.
- [Four-lined Plant Bugs - Munching leaves near you!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/four-lined-plant-bugs-munching-leaves-near-you/) - Four-lined plant bugs munch the leaves of herbs, flowers, and fruit bushes each June and damage is sometimes serious. Learn the How To's.
- [Successful Winter Gardening: Start in the Summer](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/successful-winter-gardening-start-in-the-summer/) - Successful winter gardening starts in summer with seeding into pots or directly into the garden. YouTube video
- [Fruit to Grow - add these to your garden!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/fruit-to-grow/) - Fruit to grow in your garden! These choices require a small space, minimal care and will deliver tasty fruits that require fewer chemicals.
- [Garden Relish - yummy! Use up summer vegetables](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/garden-relish-yummy-way-to-use-up-summer-vegetables/) - Here's a fresh, tangy garden relish to help use your end of season garden veggies or the bargain-priced ones available at market. Yum!
- [Keyhole Garden Composting - unique solution for small beds](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/keyhole-garden-composting/) - Keyhole garden composting is a smart, environmentally friendly solution to growing strong and healthy vegetables without fertilizers.
- [Economical vegetables to grow - best choices for $, space & time](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/economical-vegetables-to-grow-save-money-space-time/) - Grow the most economical vegetables to save on money, space and time. Our list of the best value for your garden.
- [Don't waste food. Use it wisely - Less cost. Less environmental impact](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/dont-waste-food-use-it-wisely/) - Don't waste food -Use it Wisely. Reduce grocery costs. Avoid wasted food in landfills producing methane gases that impact climate change.
- [Cranberries - So many assumptions proven wrong](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/cranberries-in-ontario/) - Cranberries - tasty healthy fruit. You may have assumptions about how they're grown. Read more to find out if you're right or wrong.
- [12 Favourite Christmas Plants - colour, fragrance and food!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/favourite-christmas-plants/) - 12 favourite Christmas plants - some decorative, some food, some traditional. Maybe 1 for you, 1 for a gift?
- [Save the Right Seeds - For the best vegetables!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/save-the-right-seeds-from-garden-vegetables/) - Save the right seeds from your garden vegetables. Best to choose open-pollinated, self-fertile crops that need minimal isolation. Learn More!
- [Locally adapt seed? Understand myth vs. fact](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/locally-adapt-seed/) - The concept of locally adapting seed isn’t wrong, but the way it is usually applied is incorrect. Part myth, part accident and evolutionary.
- [Buying a Fruit Tree - a little research will pay off!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/buying-a-fruit-tree-a-little-research-will-pay-off/) - Buying a fruit tree is an investment. Bare root or pot-grown? Self-fertile or 'needs a pollinator'? A little research will pay off!
- [How do red leaves photosynthesize? - lack of chlorophyll is a myth](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/how-do-red-leaves-photosynthesize/) - How do red leaves photosynthesize without chlorophyll's green pigment? Here's how they get energy and why we see red!
- [Seedy Saturday 2022 Vendor List](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/seedy-saturday-2022-vendor-list/) - SEEDY SATURDAY VENDOR LIST 2022 Seeds of Diversity Thames Talbot Land Trust Common Ground Farm London Environmental Network Natural Instincts Beekeeping Ontario Growers Supply Pollinator Pathways Project Reforest London Wortley Flower Farm Reimagine Co ENJOpreneur Everite Design Gaia Organics Hawthorn Farm Heavenly Beads
- [Caterpillars in the Garden - A Good Thing I Can Live With!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/caterpillars-in-the-garden/) - I'm learning it's okay to have caterpillars in the garden. I now look beyond a few holes in leaves, so baby birds and butterflies can thrive!
- [Fungus gnats - Winter houseplant pests](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/fungus-gnats-winter-houseplant-pests/) - Fungus gnats are small black flies that resemble fruit flies. They hatch in the soil of houseplants. Tips to manage these tiny irritants.
- [Planting Bulbs for Colour](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/planting-bulbs-for-colour/) - Planting bulbs for spring colour, how to achieve colour with bulbs, varieties of bulbs
- [No-Dig for Better Soil - Good for you and the environment!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/no-dig-for-better-soil/) - For less work in the garden try the no-dig for better soil technique. It's better for you and great for the environment.
- [They're not invasive plants in MY garden - What’s the Harm?](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/its-not-invasive-in-my-garden-whats-the-harm/) - Learn why seemingly well-behaved plants in your garden are in fact invasive threats to our woodlands and natural areas.
- [Viola - Herb of the Year 2022!](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/viola-herb-of-the-year-2022/) - Learn what herb of the year viola can be used for, different types of violas, and did you know you can even eat them?
- [History of Canadian Gardens](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/history-of-canadian-gardens/) - Learn some Canadian Garden history, how we came to grow what we grow, and the evolution of ornamental and natural spaces.
- [Tame Your Native Plants: The “Chelsea Chop”](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/tame-your-native-plants-the-chelsea-chop/) - How to care for native plants and keep them looking good. Nice article on native plants. Tame your native plants. A new technique called the chelsea chop.
- [Bloomin' Tour - Sunday June 26th, 2022](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/bloomin-tour-sunday-june-26th-2022/) - The best ever London and area garden tour of London Middlesex Master Gardeners gardens. Join Bloomin' Tour to see behind the fences of the Master Gardeners.
- [Official National Flower for Canada - Bunchberry was the choice ...but it won't be official.](https://londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com/official-national-flower-for-canada/) - The Master Gardeners of Ontario have submitted Bunchberry in a petition to choose a national flower. It exists in every province and territory.

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