Dandelions: Weed or wildflower?
By Shauna Dobbie When I was a young child, I was allowed to pick pansies and tulips sometimes, crocuses never, and dandelions any time at
Canada's Local Gardener
January 27, 2023
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What to Plant to Attract Butterflies
If you want to have monarchs and other butterflies in your garden, plant nectar-rich flowers. Make sure your choices bloom in fall to give the
Canada's Local Gardener
January 27, 2023
Greenhouses: How to Choose One?
Hartley Botanic is one of England’s oldest and most respected greenhouse manufacturers, with an increasingly large following in the US & Canada. The business is
Canada's Local Gardener
November 28, 2022
Building a Shed
The summer started and ended in the blink of an eye. It seems to have faded into memory now as I sit and watch the
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November 4, 2022
Soil Rejuvenation
Now that the days are starting to get longer it’s a great time to think about spring! You can start planning your yard now while
Canada's Local Gardener
February 7, 2022
Layering Vines
Layering involves pinning the nodes of a young, flexible vine stem to some nicely prepared earth and letting the vine take root. When the root
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February 7, 2022
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Informative and inspiring Canada’s Local Gardener is more than just eye candy — although it has plenty of that: lots of beautiful photos and useful
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January 17, 2022
Planting the Vegepod
By Ian Leatt It’s the beginning of May and I hear a little knocking at the door. Rising and opening the door, I am greeted
Canada's Local Gardener
June 17, 2021
Buying Plants
1. Potted plants in bloom (1). At the garden centre, should you buy plants that are already blooming or not? The question has two answers:
Canada's Local Gardener
April 29, 2021
Vegetable Gardening
Guest: Greg Auton of MaritimeGardening.com Greg Auton is The Maritime Gardener, a podcaster and YouTuber in Nova Scotia, with 2500 square feet of vegetable gardens.
Shauna Dobbie
April 22, 2021