Topic
Plants
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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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Christmas Cactus
Many of us hear the word cactus and assume they originate in hot, dry and arid regions, however there are many types of cacti…
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OCTOBER GARDEN ‘TO-DO’ LIST
Have you checked October’s garden ‘To-Do’ List? Halton Master Gardener, Claudette Sims posts these monthly in our newsletter Cross-Pollination. Review the list and follow…
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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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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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The Connection Between Nature and Health
We are gardeners. We garden outdoors most of the time. Being outdoors with nature provides us with benefits not every one else has. We…
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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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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…
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Daisugi or Coppicing
Circulating on reddit right now are images of an ancient Japanese practice called Daisugi. Daisugi is similar to other coppicing or pollarding practices that…
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Canna Lilies:
There is no question that Canna Lilies are stunning plants, grown either as the focal point within a container or massed at the centre…