About Olives
1. Peace. Olive branches are a symbol of peace, and so we will look further into this species this week, with Remembrance coming up. In
Canada's Local Gardener
November 5, 2020
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Canada’s Local Gardener magazine is an endeavour by expert and passionate Canadian gardeners to promote and share the joy of gardening with all Canadians! The
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November 4, 2020
About Scary Plants
1. Bat flower. One of the scary plants, the handsome Tacca chantrieri flowers are almost black and a little reminiscent of bats, with their two
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October 28, 2020
Putting Garden Tools to bed
The seasons are changing, what to do now? The weather has changed, no more warm summer breeze, now a north wind starts to blow, the
Canada's Local Gardener
October 23, 2020
About Animal Fibres
1. Cruelty-free herding. Want to farm animals without killing them? Consider sheep, goats, rabbits or alpacas. You can raise these animals for the animal fibres.
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October 23, 2020
About Bulbs
1. Roots or stems. Bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers; which are which? There are true bulbs, as in onions and tulips; there are corms, as
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October 15, 2020
About Walnuts
1. Native or Persian? The walnuts you put in cookies and pies are probably Persian, or Juglans regia, also known as English. But there are
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October 8, 2020
About Pears
1. Old fruit. Pears have been cultivated for at least 4000 years. The genus is believed to be from Western China, and to have spread
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October 1, 2020
About Insect Eggs
1. Some float. Mosquito larvae are aquatic (though they can’t breathe under water), so these insects’ eggs are laid on the surface of the water.
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September 24, 2020
About Leaves
1. Defining leaves. Most of us recognize a plant by its flower, but in horticulture school students are taught to identify plants by all their
Canada's Local Gardener
September 17, 2020