About Peppers
1. Greek kapto, to bite or to swallow. Peppers and chillis are also known as capsicums. Their botanical name came from the Greek kapto to
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July 15, 2021
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About Ornamental Carp
1. What a bunch of carp! The two favoured denizens of the garden pond are goldfish and koi, and both are types of ornamental carp.
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July 8, 2021
About Maples
1. Promise and practicality, but sharp, too. The maple is the symbol of generosity, balance, promise, and practicality, however, its botanical name, Acer, is the
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June 25, 2021
Planting the Vegepod
By Ian Leatt It’s the beginning of May and I hear a little knocking at the door. Rising and opening the door, I am greeted
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June 17, 2021
About Horseradish
1. Strong like… horse. Horseradish got its name not because horses like it – indeed, the plant is poisonous to horses (and to cows, goats
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June 11, 2021
Talk About Trees
Mike Rosen, the former President of Tree Canada, joins Dorothy and Shauna to talk about these gentle giants who influence our gardens. Tree Canada is
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June 3, 2021
About Succulents
Juicy leaves 1. Juicy fruit. With succulent plants, it’s not only the fruit that’s juicy, it’s the whole plant. These remarkable green, pink, orange, blue
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June 3, 2021
Shopping at the Garden Centre
Colin Remillard is a co-owner of St. Leon Gardens in Winnipeg, a seasonal shop selling locally grown fruits, vegetables, seeds and plants. He talked to
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May 21, 2021
About Peonies
1. What’s so great about peonies? Peonies are drought tolerant, deer resistant, fragrant, hardy to Zone 2 and they can live for over 100 years.
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May 20, 2021
About Cucumbers
1. Like broccoli with fewer calories. Cucumbers are among the world’s healthiest foods, containing health-giving lignans and flavonoids, as do broccoli, cabbage, garlic and onions,
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May 13, 2021