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Gardens for Pollinators
If you want to help native pollinators, stick to mostly native species. “Plant a variety of plants, biased towards native and near-native species with…
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THE DIRT ON SOAP
With recipes galore on the Internet and social media, it’s not surprising to see so many recommendations for homemade pesticides and herbicides. We need…
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Celebrating Native Plant Gardens & Gardeners
You know who you are…you have a passion to not only grow plants and create beautiful spaces, but also to nourish the landscape. Here…
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Invasive Jumping Worms – Information for Home Gardeners
All earthworms in Ontario are non-native and harm the environment. However, invasive Jumping Worms (JWs) cause much more damage & spread much more quickly.…
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A Gardener’s Guide to Weather Prediction
It’s about time, place—and data. by Beverley Wagar, Halton Master Gardener The end of March 2023 taught us, yet again, a valuable lesson. Climate…
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My Yearly Dandelion Spring Rant!
April is upon us which means one of my pet peeves, the “dandelion” posts are about to appear! This is where well-meaning people share…
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Vacillating About Viburnums
Native Viburnum species are beautiful and popular choices for gardeners who wish to attract wildlife to their gardens. Cardinals, Eastern Bluebirds, Robins and Cedar…
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Invasive Alien Species – What Can We Do?
An interview with Catherine Kavassalis by Guest Writer: Rebecca Last-Guenette Member – Ottawa-Carleton Master Gardeners Globalized trade brings us luxuries from around the world.…
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Some Like It Hot:
It’s almost that time! Many gardeners will soon be gathering their seed growing supplies to germinate their favourite vegetables, herbs, and annuals. There are…
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Stabilizing Slopes
Cathy Kavassalis – Halton Master Gardener Homeowners often ask how to stabilize embankments and reduce erosion on slopes. While some situations will require professional…