Did you know that our spring garden cleanup practices have a profound impact, either positively or negatively, on pollinators and, by extension, the birds who live in our gardens? This article will discuss ways to gently tidy with the goal of supporting pollinators, fireflies and birds. Rather than raking leaves and sending them to the […]
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Goldenrod has a poor reputation as a garden plant but, in fact, it is a valuable, attractive addition to any flower bed. Let’s take a closer look at the many species of goldenrod available and the myths surrounding them. Myth 1: Goldenrod Causes Hay Fever Many people believe that goldenrod is the culprit behind seasonal
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Here are some guidelines to follow when pruning deciduous trees. The tools needed to properly prune trees are a pair of sharp bypass pruners (also called secateurs), a pair of loppers for thicker branches, and a pruning saw for larger branches. Tools should be sharp to prevent ragged cuts. The ideal time to prune trees
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Pruning may seem to be a mystical process, carried out only by gardeners with magical knowledge and power. It’s not – some guidance and practice is all that is needed. Nature is quite forgiving and it’s rare that a novice gardener will kill a shrub through pruning. Keep in mind that planting the right shrub
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How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth Published in 2024, The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger has received many accolades. To name just a few, it was a New Yorker Best Book of the Year, Time Magazine Top 10 Nonfiction Book of the Year, Smithsonian 10 Best
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On January 17th Master Gardener Michele Melady Young and Maitland Trail Association members Kathleen Lush, Colleen McGregor and Karin Hoernig presented a Winter Sowing and Seed Sitting Workshop at Lakeshore United Church, Goderich. Two groups of enthusiastic participants learned why native plants are important and why winter sowing is an effective and inexpensive way to
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