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Winter Sowing
What is Winter Sowing? It’s an easy, low-cost method to grow native plants from seed that require stratification. It can be useful for propagating…
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To Rake…or Not to Rake
Cathy Kavassalis, Halton MG Our gardens are little ecosystems, little biological communities of interacting organisms in a particular physical environment. We shape and care…
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The Stinking Rose – Growing Your Own Garlic
Try Me, I’m Cheap & Easy Eva Keuhlem, a Master Gardener for over 15 years and a garlic grower for many years before that,…
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10 Things to Know About Dog Strangling Vine
Dog-Strangling Vine, Cynanchum rossicum, (also known as Pale Swallow-wort), is an invasive, perennial vine that can grow over 6 feet in one season. Once…
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DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR GARDENING?
How can you become a Master Gardener in Ontario? Read this post to review some basic information. We look forward to welcoming you at…
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A Guide to Growing Hydrangeas
Do you have questions about successfully growing Hydrangeas such as: Why isn’t my hydrangea blooming? When do I prune my hydrangea? How can I…
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Shady Places – Cool and Calming Gardens
Shade gardens can be delightful havens filled with movement, texture and, yes, even colour. Shade gardens repay your hard work with respite from the…
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July Garden To-Do List
Flowers – Cut back perennials (e.g. hardy Geraniums, Delphiniums & catmint) after the first flush of flowers to encourage new growth and further blooms.…
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Growing Gardeners
Do you have some enthusiastic young gardeners with you this summer? Perhaps you would just like to share your passion for gardening and let…
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Will spraying dish soap or detergent help me deal with the caterpillars and bugs in the garden?
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, have asked that Master Gardeners NOT recommend home made solutions. These products have not been tested for safety…