2019 Newsletters

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

November Gardening To-Do List, Halton MG Claudette SimsSpotlight on Native Plants – Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), Halton MG Janet MackeyCold-Moist Stratification of Seeds, Halton MG Patty KingQuestion of the Month – Fungus Gnats on Houseplants, Halton MG Cathy KavassalisThugs & Invasives Caveat Emptor! – Beautiful Bully, Chameleon Plant – Halton MG Allyn WalshWhats Growing On? – a listing of events in our community, Halton MG Claudette Sims

October Gardening To-Do List – HMG Claudette SimsSpotlight on Native Plants : Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) – HMG Janet MackeyWeeding’ Through Gardening Websites – courtesy of Emma Murphy, Peterborough Master GardenersThugs and Invasives: Caveat Emptor!: Gooseneck loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) HMG Allyn WalshWhat’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 MackeyThugs and Invasives: Caveat Emptor!: Nightmare on (Siberian) Elm Street – MG Allyn WalshDo You Have a Passion for Gardening? Become a Master Gardener! Gardening BlundersQuestion of the Month: A Guide to Growing Hydrangeas – MGs Claudette Sims & Janet MackeyWhat’s Growing On: Halton Master Gardener Events & Community Events – MG Claudette Sims

August Gardening To-Do ListBerries in the Home Garden: Part 4 of 4 – Goji & Haskap by MG Liza Drozdov10 Things to Know About Dog Strangling Vine – MG Janet MackeyGardening BlundersGrowing 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 ListPart 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
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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 SimsFrom Seeds to Garden Transplants – Part 4 of 5 Part Series -Halton MG David MarshallBerries in the Home Garden: Part 1 of 4 Part Series – Halton MG Liza DrozdovGardening 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 MarshallInvasive Plant List Update – Halton MG Janet MackeyAll About Groundcovers – Halton MG Liza DrozdovMagnificent 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

March Gardening To-Do ListThe Magic of MossFrom Seeds to Garden Transplants – Part 2 of 5Whats Growing On? – (Community Events)

February Gardening To Do ListFrom Seeds to Garden Transplants – Part 1 of 5Garden Design – Plants as MulchWhat’s Growing On? – Upcoming Halton Master Gardener EventsWhat’s Growing On?‘ – In Our Community