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Plant Seeds or Buy Plants?

For the past decade, gardeners have been under the spell of major seed producers who continue to deliver ever more fantastic annuals and ever-blooming perennials.

growing shallots

Growing Shallots

Shallots are not the most commonly grown vegetable in Canada, perhaps because the maturity date for bulbs can be as long as 120 days. But

allium family

The Allium Family

Knowing the difference of the allium family, between shallots, green onions, scallions, chives and leeks can be very confusing. One reason is that the same

10 Neat Things about Water Gardening

About Water Gardening

1. Water, water everywhere.  Water in the garden is such a natural fit that every garden should have some. You can go big with a

garden after dark

Garden After Dark

As day wanes, tired gardeners reluctantly head indoors, anxious for the dawn so they can continue to indulge their passion. But stop. Stay in the

Why should I buy high-quality soil?

Quality Soil: Factors to consider

Organic Factors. During almost all landscaping projects there comes a time when you have to decide, “What kind of soil should I buy?” There are

potatoes

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

pruning shrubs shears

Pruning Shrubs

New life for old shrubs Nearly all well-established gardens have at least one old shrub which is often ignored until it begins to look poorly.

deadheading annuals

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

how to build a wind break

How to Build a Wind Break

Ye Two Olde Dawgs build a beautiful wind break for the garden Want to hide an area in your garden? Or maybe just protect some

To plant seeds or buy plants

Plant Seeds or Buy Plants?

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