Garden Bug Control
Bugs are a part of any gardener’s life. Some are beneficial and welcome additions that help develop a healthy garden ecosystem. Others, well, we curse
Canada's Local Gardener
May 3, 2018
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Growing Seeds Indoors
Nothing serves as a rite of passage for novice gardener more than the impassioned, ever-hopeful activity of growing tiny seeds indoors in the dead of
Shauna Dobbie
March 22, 2018
Getting Started in the Garden
Planting early – the radical gardener’s guide to getting started in the garden Forget the good advice you were raised with. When it comes to
Canada's Local Gardener
March 22, 2018
Putting the Garden to Bed
Saying good night to the garden By Dorothy Dobbie We always speak of “putting the garden to bed” as though we tucked things in and
Canada's Local Gardener
November 2, 2017
Overwintering Plants in Pots
Winterizing roses How much winter protection your rose needs depends on the climate, variety of rose and the severity of the winter. In general, for
Canada's Local Gardener
October 29, 2017
Leave Your Perennials ‘Til Spring!
If you’re a neat freak, then cut your perennials down in fall. However, there are many benefits to leaving the plant skeletons up all winter,
Canada's Local Gardener
September 29, 2017
What Bulbs to Plant in Fall
Plant fall bulbs for a brilliant display in spring time Fall is the time to think about putting in your tulips and daffodils for next
Canada's Local Gardener
September 18, 2017
Help for Summer-Stressed Plants
Plant Strengtheners: Help for summer stressed plants Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks. Instead give your plants’ natural defenses a boost and
Canada's Local Gardener
August 11, 2017
Layered Garden for a Small Space
What’s layered gardening? It’s making the most of limited space. We all tend to think horizontally when we garden, planting things side-by-side and leaving space
Canada's Local Gardener
August 9, 2017
Gardening in Small Spaces
Do you have a small city lot? Don’t despair. Some of the nicest gardens
Canada's Local Gardener
July 9, 2017