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Biodiversity
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Jumping Worms Are Here
I am sad to report that pheretimoid jumping worms have been confirmed in Ontario. “A jumping worm is like a nightcrawler on steroids, “instead of…
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Henry VIII
A Garden Toad’s Tale Pam MacDonald – Halton Master Gardener Henry the 8th is my resident toad. Last year Henry the 7th reigned; next…
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Is It Native?
The surge of interest in native plants is a welcome development for gardeners interested in supporting pollinators and wildlife. Whether we’re trying to attract…
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Why Native Plants?
Claudette Sims & Janet Mackey – Halton Master Gardeners Begin a discussion about native plants with gardeners present, and its likely to become a…
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It’s Not Invasive in MY Garden…What’s the Harm?
The Concepts and Controversies of Introduced Species. It is the policy of Master Gardeners of Ontario to encourage the removal of invasive species and…
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March Garden 'To Do' List
Claudette Sims – Halton Master Gardener ❑ Houseplants – Increase water and feeding as plants start actively growing. ❑ Amaryllis – After the flowers…
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#GardensForOurFuture
Re-Imagining the Home Landscape I am not one for resolutions, but do admire those who take stock of the past year and set new…
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Plants as Mulch
As experienced gardeners, we all know that if there’s bare soil, a plant will take its place, usually an opportunistic plant with more aggressive…