How early to start planting?
How Early is too Early? It is officially Spring! There is a special feeling of excited anticipation as the mush
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Taking on the Martagon
The wind whips the water and howls among the rocks. We leave its fury on shore, follow a zigzag path
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The acrobatic nuthatches
Along with black-capped chickadees and the common woodpeckers (downy and hairy), white-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches are probably among the most
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Trees to catch our eye in winter
The long prairie winter has traditionally spurred the drive to develop woody landscaping plants that can add visual interest to
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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
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Benefits of Mulch
Magic of mulch Mulch keeps soil moister, decreases weed germination and stabilizes soil temperatures, all of which makes your plants
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The “anti-park” removal of Assiniboine Park’s ancient trees
By Matt Vinet Recycling the trees removed to make way for hard features built into Assiniboine Park into furniture does
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Karen and Roger Watson’s Winnipeg jewel of a garden
It would be appropriate to say that the Roger and Karen Watson garden is a jewel of a garden. After
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How to choose plants
Choosing plants for ease of maintenance Do you want to grow healthy plants with a minimum of effort? You can
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Nightscaping your garden
Garden design Idea: Nightscaping Nightscaping your garden with lighting can provide safety and add ambiance. Do you ever look at
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