Topic
pests
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Managing Japanese Beetles in the Garden: An Integrated Pest Management Approach
It’s Japanese Beetle Season! These invasive pests are out in force from July through August. Learn why spraying isn’t the answer, how to protect…
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A Guide To Indoor Plant Pests And Diseases
Indoor plants can make beautiful and satisfying additions to your home. They are also, generally speaking, easy to care for. They have limited but…
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Time to Re-Think Boxwood – Part 1 Box Tree Moth
Recently in southern Ontario, Boxwood Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) an invasive pest from Asia has infested boxwoods throughout the region causing severe effects, resulting in…
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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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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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OUR NATIVE CONIFERS
PART 1 Allyn Walsh – Halton MG With winter almost upon us, this seems a good time to take at look at the many…
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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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What’s Eating My Plant?
Cathy Kavassalis – Halton Region Master Gardener Many arthropods (insects, mites, etc.), gastropods (slugs and snails) and mammals (deer, voles, groundhogs, etc.) feed on…
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Bee Safe
Humans cannot exist without pollinating insects, especially solitary bees, bumblebees, and honey bees. In fact, pollinators provide us with 35% of our diet including…