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Ten neat things about yarrow

January 15, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 46 Views 10 Neat Things

Discover the plant that has it all—yarrow! This ancient healer and global garden star brings vibrant colour, low-maintenance charm, and

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10 neat things about squirrels in the garden

January 8, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 157 Views 10 Neat Things, eastern grey squirrel, mushroom farmer, red squirrel, squirrels

Have you ever watched a squirrel darting around your garden, burying treasures or leaping between branches? These energetic visitors do more than entertain—they plant trees, deter pests, and even farm fungi! Discover 10 fascinating facts about squirrels and their surprising roles in gardens and ecosystems. They might just amaze you!

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10 neat things about snow in the garden

January 1, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 192 Views 10 Neat Things, freeze-thaw effects, gardening in Canada, Local Gardener, nitrogen from snow, pukak layer ecology, snow, snow benefits for plants, snow in the garden, snowpack benefits, soil microbes in winter, winter garden protection, winter gardening tips, winter soil health, winter wildlife

The sound of boots crunching through snow in the stillness of winter is quintessentially Canadian. But have you ever stopped

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10 Neat Things about Cabbage and Broccoli

July 26, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 13 Views 10 Neat Things, edible garden, edible plants, Local Gardener

1. Something sweet about sulfur. The distinctive flavor of brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage and collard greens)

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10 Neat Things about Garlic

June 17, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 3917 Views 10 Neat Things, garlic

1. Vampire repellent. There are many theories as to why garlic is considered an effective vampire deterrent: 1) Vampires are

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10 Neat Things About Hostas

May 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 937 Views 10 Neat Things, hosta

1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including

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How Insects survive Winter?

November 12, 2023 Shauna Dobbie 6828 Views 10 Neat Things, how insects survive winter, insects in winter

Best Christmas Gift for Gardeners 1. Die or pause? No, diapause. To survive the brutality of freezing winters, many insects

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About Alliums

May 19, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 4041 Views 10 Neat Things, alliums

Allium azureum Toxicoxcordion venenosum Allium cepa (onion) Allium sativum (garlic) Allium moly Allium schoenoprasum (chives) 1. What are alliums? Plants