Animals

Pest Control

Preventing insects and mites from damaging your trees and shrubs By Michael Allen Pest Control In this day and age, gardeners are searching for organic

Canada's Local Gardener October 31, 2024

10 Neat Things About Hornets

You’ve invited a crowd for dinner on your patio. Everybody is having a great time until you bring out the food. Then the buzzing starts.

Shauna Dobbie August 30, 2024

About Wasps

1. I walk alone. Contrary to what we may believe, most wasps are solitary, living alone in a hole in the ground. Many of these

Dorothy Dobbie August 27, 2024

Flora & Fauna Episode 16: Nutrients in the garden with Robert Pavlis

Did you know that you can give too much compost to your garden? Also, there isn’t a “best” fertilizer for tomatoes or roses or trees. Robert Pavlis

Canada's Local Gardener August 12, 2024

Critters in the Garden: Crows & grackles

Both crows and grackles, members of the corvid family, are beautiful and smart, but they can be unwelcome in the garden. These birds often monopolize

Canada's Local Gardener July 23, 2024

Critters in the Garden: Cats & dogs

Cats and dogs can make a habit of using your garden as a litter box, leaving unpleasant surprises when you are digging in the soil.

Canada's Local Gardener July 19, 2024

Critters in the Garden: Voles & moles

Although voles and moles are different, the deterrents are similar. Moles tunnel under the ground and make runways just below the surface. This creates ridges

Canada's Local Gardener July 16, 2024