Hemlock tree
When people hear the word hemlock, they almost immediately think of poison. Many associate the name with the drink that killed Socrates for what was
Dorothy Dobbie
December 19, 2025
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Trees
Invasive Insects on Trees
Dorothy and Shauna talk with arbourist Ryan Statham about invasive insects and trees. Ryan is an arbourist with Davey Canada, a company that specializes in
Canada's Local Gardener
March 10, 2022
About Trees
1. The lungs of the world. Trees produce oxygen in exchange for carbon dioxide. A large tree puts out enough oxygen to sustain four people
Canada's Local Gardener
September 23, 2019
How Trees Get By in Extreme Weather
Canada’s climate is far too extreme for growth in winter, though in the southwest British Columbian evergreen rainforest, photosynthesis can proceed in mild spells. For most of Canada, however, how do the above-ground parts of trees cope with a Canadian winter weather?
Canada's Local Gardener
January 25, 2019
About Trees and How They Grow
When you carve your initials into a tree at eye level, do the initials grow higher with the tree or stay at the eye level?
Canada's Local Gardener
January 24, 2019
Garden Stars Month by Month
Spring is just around the corner and we are starting to plan our gardens. To make sure you have plants blooming through out the gardening
Canada's Local Gardener
August 10, 2017
Cleaning Up the Earth with Trees
It is well known now that trees clean the air, removing carbon dioxide and converting it to oxygen in the process of photosynthesis. Along
Canada's Local Gardener
September 21, 2016
A Troubleshooting Guide for Evergreens
What’s wrong with my evergreen trees? This is a question I hear daily during the spring, summer and, especially, the fall. That question of
Canada's Local Gardener
September 11, 2016
What’s New, What’s Hot: Trees & shrubs
Hot and new trees and shrubs that’ll be a gorgeous addition to your garden. Trees and Shrubs Tatarian maple ‘O’Canada’. A hardy, thriving variety with
Canada's Local Gardener
March 8, 2015