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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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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Tri-County Master Gardeners conducted a native plant propagation workshop at the Stratford Horticulture Society meeting on January 12 2026. Master Gardener Carolyn Schmidt presented on direct sowing in the garden and winter sowing of seeds in containers, while Nancy Burnett spoke about cold-moist stratification of seeds in the refrigerator. Master Gardener Don Farwell wrapped up
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By Leslye Glover, Tri-County Master Gardener There are few things I find more exciting than spotting a hummingbird in my garden. The day a Cooper’s Hawk perched on the clothesline hoping to nab a mourning dove WAS a red-letter day, but on an ordinary day watching hummingbirds is wonderful. I’d love to have more hummingbirds
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A pollinator habitat must meet the needs of pollinators, including food, shelter, water and nesting sites. Most of the native pollinator habitat in urban areas in southern Ontario has been taken over by buildings, roads and agriculture. Pollinators struggle to find suitable habitat, shelter and food, resulting in a significant decline in pollinator numbers over
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Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer You may recognize Robin’s name, since she authored the wonderful books Gathering Moss (2003) and the best selling Braiding Sweetgrass (2013). Robin is an Indigenous woman, Distinguished Teaching Professor at the SUNY College of Environmental and Forest Biology and the founding Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.
