Cherry Blossoms
1. Hanami . It’s cherry blossom time in Japan! Hanami means “flower-viewing” and generally refers to taking in the beauty of cherry blossoms. It’s a
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April 2, 2020
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About Pansies
1. Pansies for thought. The origin of the word pansy is reputed to be the French word pensée, meaning thought. The idea is that the face
Canada's Local Gardener
March 26, 2020
COVID 19 Myths
1. Garlic. There is no evidence that eating raw garlic will kill the virus. Garlic does have some antimicrobial properties but that doesn’t mean eating
Canada's Local Gardener
March 19, 2020
Plants for your Kid Gardener
Kids love most flowers and plants, especially those they get to help with. There are a few interactive plants that they really, really like, though,
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March 12, 2020
About Nests
1. What are they? Nests are structures built to hold eggs, offspring and, sometimes, adults. They’re often built owing to the “nesting instinct” of pregnant
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March 12, 2020
Starting Your Own Seeds
I used to say that gardeners should start seeds in their homes mainly because it’s fun. I don’t say that any more. Now I say
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March 11, 2020
You’ve Got Gall… or Fungus
What’s the difference between galls and fungus growths? Galls are out-growths on plant material that can be caused by (rarely) fungi or by insects, mites
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March 8, 2020
About Hyacinths
1. Fake. Hyacinths were voted the flower most likely to be mistaken for fake, by me, this morning. With their perfect waxy-looking flowers (Wikipedia calls
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March 6, 2020
Attracting Hummingbirds
Bits of light flash off a tiny breast sending out rays of brilliant red and green. A hummingbird has flitted into view. Its feathers
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March 5, 2020
About Sheep
Lamb 1. What kind? Sheep are specifically referred to by age. Young ‘uns are, of course, lambs, and adults are ewes if they’re females or
Canada's Local Gardener
February 27, 2020