Harmful Plants
Pets love gardens. They react to gardens as much as we do, becoming euphoric and running through the plants, smelling the flowers, nibbling this or
Canada's Local Gardener
April 23, 2020
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COVID 19 Myths
1. Garlic. There is no evidence that eating raw garlic will kill the virus. Garlic does have some antimicrobial properties but that doesn’t mean eating
Canada's Local Gardener
March 19, 2020
Plants for your Kid Gardener
Kids love most flowers and plants, especially those they get to help with. There are a few interactive plants that they really, really like, though,
Canada's Local Gardener
March 12, 2020
Starting Your Own Seeds
I used to say that gardeners should start seeds in their homes mainly because it’s fun. I don’t say that any more. Now I say
Canada's Local Gardener
March 11, 2020
You’ve Got Gall… or Fungus
What’s the difference between galls and fungus growths? Galls are out-growths on plant material that can be caused by (rarely) fungi or by insects, mites
Canada's Local Gardener
March 8, 2020
Are Plants Smart?
As a plant person, you already know that plants have sensitivities, many beyond our understanding. But are plants smart? You feel guilty when you forget
Canada's Local Gardener
February 12, 2020
The Pergola Solution
Never mind fences making good neighbours, it’s pergolas and privacy screens that are doing all the work these days when trying to create some privacy
Canada's Local Gardener
February 6, 2020
Seed Heads
By Dorothy Dobbie It isn’t often that you grow a plant mainly for its seed heads, but some are so spectacular, you may want to
Shauna Dobbie
January 30, 2020
Pollen Magic
Pollen is a wonderful, protein-rich particle, much prized by queen bees, but especially important to plant fertilization because it carries the male sperm of plants.
Canada's Local Gardener
November 27, 2019