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sustainability
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Composting Old Ideas: Learning to Garden Differently
What happens when new research challenges what we thought we knew about gardening? In our latest blog post, Jennifer Deeks reflects on outdated garden…
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Three Days in the Life of a Milkweed Patch
A single milkweed patch hosts a world of wonder. From aphid-tending ants to lacewing larvae disguised as fuzz balls, this close-up look at three…
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Monarch Awards 2025: In Celebration of Native Plant Gardening
Gardening has long been more than just a hobby—it’s a way to connect with nature, express creativity, and even compete for recognition. While the…
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Choosing the Right Soil for Your Garden
Janet Mackey discusses soil preparation for gardening, emphasizing the variety of soil products available in Canada, which lack strict labeling regulations. She highlights the…
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center
All modern First Ladies of the United States have adopted a cause or project during their husbands’ terms in office. Mrs. Johnson championed the…
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Sustainable Solutions for the Boxwood Blues – Part 2
With the recent pest and disease issues associated with Boxwood, Halton Master Gardeners have decided it is no longer a sustainable plant in our…
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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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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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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…