2019 Newsletters

December Gardening To-Do List, Halton MG Claudette Sims Spotlight on Native Plants – Winterberry (Ilex verticilliata), Halton MG Janet Mackey
Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), Halton MG Hariette Henry
Selection of Gifts and/or Great Reads for Gardeners Published in 2019
Question of the Month – Bulbs & Squirrels, Halton MG Donna Parker
Thugs & Invasives Caveat Emptor! – The Dreaded Pirate (Herb) Robert – Halton MG Allyn Walsh
Whats Growing On? – a listing of events in our community, Halton MG Claudette Sims

November Gardening To-Do List, Halton MG Claudette Sims
Spotlight on Native Plants – Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), Halton MG Janet Mackey
Cold-Moist Stratification of Seeds, Halton MG Patty King
Question of the Month – Fungus Gnats on Houseplants, Halton MG Cathy Kavassalis
Thugs & Invasives Caveat Emptor! – Beautiful Bully, Chameleon Plant – Halton MG Allyn Walsh
Whats Growing On? – a listing of events in our community, Halton MG Claudette Sims

October Gardening To-Do List – HMG Claudette Sims
Spotlight on Native Plants : Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) – HMG Janet Mackey
Weeding’ Through Gardening Websites – courtesy of Emma Murphy, Peterborough Master Gardeners
Thugs and Invasives: Caveat Emptor!: Gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) HMG Allyn Walsh
What’s Growing On – Halton Master Gardener Events & Community Events – MG HMG Claudette Sims

September Gardening To-Do List – Claudette SimsSpotlight on Native Plants : Chelone glabra (White Turtlehead) – MG Janet Mackey
Thugs and Invasives: Caveat Emptor!: Nightmare on (Siberian) Elm Street – MG Allyn Walsh
Do You Have a Passion for Gardening? Become a Master Gardener! Gardening Blunders
Question of the Month: A Guide to Growing Hydrangeas – MGs Claudette Sims & Janet Mackey
What’s Growing On: Halton Master Gardener Events & Community Events – MG Claudette Sims

August Gardening To-Do List
Berries in the Home Garden: Part 4 of 4 – Goji & Haskap by MG Liza Drozdov
10 Things to Know About Dog Strangling Vine – MG Janet Mackey
Gardening Blunders Growing Gardeners: Enjoy some gardening activities with the younger gardeners in your life.
Question of the Month: Can I spray soap on my plants to deal with pests? – by Cathy Kavassalis
“What’s Growing On” Halton Master Gardener Events & Community Events – Halton MG Claudette Sims

July Gardening To-Do List
Part 3 of the 4-part series ‘Berries in the Home Garden, by Master Gardener Liza Drozdov
‘Shady Places: Cool & Calming Gardens’, by Master Gardener Allyn Walsh’
Gardening Blunders: We Laugh, We Cry”
What’s Growing On’: Gardening Events in our Community AND MUCH MORE!

June Garden ‘To Do List’ – Halton MG Claudette SimsFrom Seeds to Garden Transplants – Part 5 of a 5-Part Series ‘Other Types of Propagation’ -Halton MG David MarshallBerries in the Home Garden: Part 2 of a 4-Part Series ‘Blueberries & Blackberries’ – Halton MG Liza DrozdovGardening BlundersJapanese Beetles in the Home Garden (Intro. & Link to article) – by Cathy Kavassalis“What’s Growing On” Halton Master Gardener Events & Community Events – Halton MG Claudette Sims

May Garden ‘To Do List’ – Halton MG Claudette Sims
From Seeds to Garden Transplants – Part 4 of 5 Part Series -Halton MG David Marshall
Berries in the Home Garden: Part 1 of 4 Part Series – Halton MG Liza Drozdov
Gardening Blunders
“What’s Growing On” Halton Master Gardener Events & Events in the Community – Halton MG Claudette Sims

From Seeds to Garden Transplants: Part 3 of 5 by Halton MG David Marshall
Invasive Plant List Update – Halton MG Janet Mackey
All About Groundcovers – Halton MG Liza Drozdov
Magnificent Monarchs: Special article from on of our wonderful newsletter subscribers. Thanks, Karen & Paula E.!
April Garden ‘To-Do’ List
What’s Growing On? & Events in the Community – Halton MG Claudette Sims

Halton region Master Gardeners