About Sesame
1. Open sesame. Ali Baba overheard this magical phrase as he watched the 40 Thieves enter their cave of stolen goods; however, the pods of
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January 28, 2021
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About Watering Houseplants
Best gift options for gardeners 1. When to water. Use your powers of observation when watering houseplants. If the top one-inch of the soil is
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January 21, 2021
About Bamboo
1. Grass or wood? Bamboo (Bambusa) is a flowering perennial evergreen plant from the grass family. Although it’s considered a flowering grass, the fact is
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January 14, 2021
About Snow Removal
1. Snow pushers, shovels, sleighs and brooms. When I was a kid, everyone had a standard metal snow shovel with a red blade and a
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January 7, 2021
About Mistletoe
1. Divine essence of male virility. Mistletoe (Viscum album) was seen in pre-Christian Europe as the symbol of maleness. The berries became attached to fertility
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December 18, 2020
About Pines
1. Pine needle bundles. Pines send out their needles in clusters or bundles of two, three or five, depending on the species. These clusters are
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December 10, 2020
About Coyotes
1. The prospering dog. The common coyote, Canis Latrans, is among the most successful large mammals when it comes to coping with human expansion. Rather
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December 4, 2020
About Owls
1. Silent flyers. Owls fly silently owing to the structure of their wings. Serrated edges along the feathers and a velvety coating dampen the sound
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November 26, 2020
About Aloe
1. Growing it. Aloe needs bright, indirect light and not much water. If you provide those two things, an aloe plant in your home should
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November 19, 2020
About Tulips
1. Tulips rising in fall. Much of Canada has been enjoying a bit of unseasonably warm weather this fall. Some gardeners are asking about their
Canada's Local Gardener
November 13, 2020