10 Neat Things about Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats on houseplant 1. Pesky little flies. If you have houseplants, chances are you have encountered the pesky little fungus gnat, a little fly
Dorothy Dobbie
November 14, 2019
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About Papaver Poppies
1. Papaver rhoeas. Corn poppies or field poppies are quite common in Europe; in fact, they are known as a weed. Papaver poppies quickly grow
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About Wheat
1. Wheat sheaf as symbol. A sheaf of wheat is one symbol of All Saints’ Day, which is November 1. This probably originates in the
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October 31, 2019
About Orange
1. Pumpkins. The favourite squash for this time of year is usually orange coloured. Pumpkins start out green through the summer but turn orange as
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October 24, 2019
Prairie Dogs
1. The talk of the town. Prairie dogs, the big cousin to the Richardson’s ground squirrel or gopher, live very social lives in colonies called
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October 21, 2019
About Plants That Kill (Edition one)
1. How toxic is toxic? Your garden is full of toxic plants, that could probably even kill, including parts of some that you eat (tomatoes,
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October 17, 2019
About Turkeys
1. Which came first? Was the bird named after the country or the country after the bird? The answer is that the bird was named
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October 10, 2019
About Blue Jays
1. They’re not really blue, you know. Blue jays look blue. You’d swear they are blue, a very striking, and intense blue kind of blue.
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October 7, 2019
About Pumpkins
1. Sex and the single pumpkin. Pumpkins are monoecious. A single plant will have both male and female flowers. Female flowers can be pollinated by
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October 3, 2019
About Good Bugs in the Garden
1. Best bug. For overall best bug performance in the garden, the award goes to the humble ladybug. This pretty favourite of all children is
Canada's Local Gardener
September 25, 2019