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10 Neat Things Plants Weeds

Shamrocks are full of surprises: 10 Neat Things

March 13, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 175 Views Canadian Gardening, gardening tips, houseplants, irish heritage, lucky clover, oxalis, oxalis triangularis, plant lore, plantcare, shamrock facts, shamrock plant, st patricks day plant, white clover

Shamrocks are more than just a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day—they have a fascinating history and unique characteristics that make

10 Neat Things Bulbs Flowers

10 Neat Things About Bulbs

September 12, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 1289 Views bulb layering, Bulb planting, Bulbs, daffodils, flower propagation, gardening tips, self-leveling bulbs, spring blooms, toxic plants, tulip virus, vernalization

Whether you love the early spring blooms or you want to feed the bees when they first wake up, it’s

CLG Podcast Garden Helpers Local Gardener

Flora & Fauna Episode 16: Nutrients in the garden with Robert Pavlis

August 12, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 970 Views Aspen Grove Gardens, compost, fertilizer myths, garden myths, Gardening science, gardening tips, organic gardening, plant nutrients, Robert Pavlis, rose care, tomato care, tree care

Did you know that you can give too much compost to your garden? Also, there isn’t a “best” fertilizer for tomatoes or

CLG Podcast Flora & Fauna Local Gardener

Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 19 – New gardens

July 24, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 663 Views Aspen Grove Gardens, compost, fertilizer myths, garden myths, Gardening science, gardening tips, organic gardening, plant nutrients, Robert Pavlis, rose care, tomato care, tree care

Faced with the very arduous task of building a new gardening bed, Shauna Dobbie, editor of Canada’s Local Gardener magazine,

CLG Podcast Flora & Fauna Local Gardener

Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 18: Seeds with Kevin Twomey

July 22, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 744 Views Canada gardening, flower gardening, gardening podcast, gardening tips, Kevin Twomey, Seed planting, Seed starting, shauna dobbie, T and T Seeds, vegetable gardening

It is seed starting time across Canada. From March through June, depending on where your garden is, you may be

Critters in the Garden: Rabbits

July 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 599 Views daffodils, garden pests, garden protection, gardening tips, physical barriers, rabbit deterrents, rabbit-resistant plants, rabbits, spraying techniques, vegetable garden

Little bunnies abound in the early days of spring and summer. Who can resist their soft furriness – you just

Unique Gardening TV Series Premieres on APTN

June 17, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 628 Views APTN series, Coleen Rajotte, Cree/Métis gardener, food insecurity, gardening tips, Indigenous gardening, Indigenous knowledge, sacred medicines, traditional gardening, urban farming

A unique Indigenous gardening show premiered last weekend on The Aboriginal People’s Television Network. Season 3 of the popular program

Editor's Pick Feature Story Garden Helpers Local Gardener

Is it Possible to Predict the Last Frost Date in Canada?

May 20, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1048 Views agricultural planning, Canada gardening, Canadian Gardening, climate zones, frost charts, frost prediction, gardening tips, last frost date, planting season, weather patterns

As the chill of winter gradually gives way to the warmth of spring, gardeners and farmers across Canada eagerly await

Garden Helpers Insects Local Gardener

Vinegar in the Garden

May 17, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 707 Views ant control, apple cider vinegar, DIY garden solutions, fungus prevention, garden pests, gardening tips, herbicide alternatives, natural remedies, Plant Care, Vinegar in the garden

In spite of common perception, vinegar is not an effective herbicide. It will indeed burn the herbaceous parts of plants

Editor's Pick Local Gardener Perennials Plants

Embracing May’s Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley

May 1, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1509 Views bridal bouquet, Convallaria majalis, fragrant flowers, garden care, gardening tips, invasive plants, Lily of the Valley, May birth flower, spring blooms, toxic plants

As May blooms into its full glory, so does its birth flower, the delicate and enchanting Lily of the Valley.

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