Baby Potatoes
Po-TAE-to, Po-TA-to Nothing tastes better than fresh baby potatoes from the garden. Boiled, baked or put into salads or soups, I don’t believe there is
Canada's Local Gardener
July 23, 2019
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Deadheading
Off with their heads! How and why you need to deadhead New gardeners sometimes shy away from cutting back their plants or deadheading. They don’t
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July 22, 2019
Protecting Your Early Bedding Plants from Frost
When keeping your early bedding plants in the garage, the coolness and the darkness slows down their growth, reduces their need for water and preserves
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May 6, 2019
Canna Infection
A tissue gone viral We all know that people and computers both get viruses, but guess what? Plants can get viruses too. These can be
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March 1, 2019
When to Call an Arborist
Trees are complicated organisms. It is hard to identify a problem without the help of a professional. You need to think about overhead power lines
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February 22, 2019
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Plants have several different ways of dealing with drought. For example, some, like cactus and other succulents, store water in their leaves, stems and roots.
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February 12, 2019
More Tips for Planting Early
If you have read Getting Started in the Garden, here are additional tips to consider if you want to not wait for warmer weather to
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February 8, 2019
Growing Garlic in the Garden
Garlic – The goddess of the edible garden By Dave Hanson Few ingredients can be as ubiquitous, raunchy and intense, yet all the while
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October 9, 2018
Why Start Planting in the Fall
Wise gardeners and bargain hunters alike know that fall is one of the best times to plant and shop. Not only can you find plants
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October 9, 2018
Growing Cucumbers
Ask anyone what vegetable is most often planted in their garden and the answer will probably come back, “tomatoes”. That would be wrong, though. Kevin
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May 15, 2018