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10 Neat Things about Garlic

June 17, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 4957 Views alliums, edible plants, garden tips, garlic, garlic benefits, garlic care, garlic harvest, garlic planting, mosquito repellent, vampire repellent

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

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Alliums (Allium)

March 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1060 Views alliums, edible plants, garden pests, gardening tips, garlic, onions, Pest control, Plant Care, rabbit resistant, strong smell

Alliums (Allium): These plants, including onions and garlic, are generally avoided due to their strong smell.

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About Alliums

May 19, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 5286 Views alliums, plant supports

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

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The Allium Family

November 13, 2019 Canada's Local Gardener 4115 Views alliums, chives, edible flowers, garlic chives, leeks, onions, shallots, vegetable gardening

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

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What Bulbs to Plant in Fall

September 18, 2017 Canada's Local Gardener 3309 Views alliums, Bulbs, daffodils, fall planting, Flowers, gardening how-to, tulips

Plant fall bulbs for a brilliant display in spring time Fall is the time to think about putting in your