About Petunias
1. The scent of a flower. Petunias have a heavenly scent in the early part of summer, before they have been pollinated. It is especially
Canada's Local Gardener
July 27, 2022
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About Parsley
1. Once or twice. Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, is a biennial in temperate zones of the world and an annual in very warm or very cold
Canada's Local Gardener
July 21, 2022
About Heat Waves
1. How hot does it need to be? The answer depends on where you are. The Heat Wave Duration Index and the World Meteorological Association
Shauna Dobbie
July 14, 2022
Garden of Ginette and Philippe Pichette
Garden of Ginette and Philippe Pichette, Levis, QuebecStory and photos by Shauna Dobbie For Ginette Pichette, her garden is an oasis of peace. She’s owned
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July 13, 2022
Garden of Maxine Panchuk & Matthew Jacoby
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanStory and pics by Shauna Dobbie Maxine and Matthew and their cat, Quincy, have a slice of garden that is in the old area
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July 13, 2022
About Spittlebugs
1. Who spit on my perennials? See those little dabs of foam on the stems of your favourite perennials? It looks like spit. Who would
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July 8, 2022
Stratford Garden
Situated in the middle of southwestern Ontario, rests the picturesque town of Stratford, famous for its live theatre festival each year, and its more than
Canada's Local Gardener
July 6, 2022
A Quebec Family Analyses a Year of Data
How much work does it take to grow most of the produce our Quebec family eats in a year? How much does it cost, and
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July 6, 2022
About Native Wildflowers
1. Typhoid saviour. One of the native wildflowers, Joe Pye weed, boneset to some, and botanically Eutrochium (reclassified from Eupatorium a few years ago), shares its common
Shauna Dobbie
June 30, 2022
About Daylilies
1. The “perfect perennial”. Daylilies are often called the perfect perennial because they are easy to grow, come in many varieties (60,000 named and registered
Canada's Local Gardener
June 16, 2022