Topic
soil
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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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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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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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My Soil is Dead
Healthy soil is not just an inert medium that holds plant roots and water. It’s a living thing, full of countless microorganisms, fungi and…
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Why Can’t I Grow this?
Garden dreams meet Ontario reality. Many gardeners want to grow every plant they fall in love with, regardless of the inconvenience of geography. And…
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Most Earthworms are an Invasive Species in Eastern North America!
Ontario has no native earthworm species. During the Pleistocene Epoch that began about 2.6 million years ago and lasted until about 11,700 years ago,…