Articles by Master Gardeners

We feature a selection of quality articles authored by accredited Master Gardeners.

  • a package of microgreen seeds

    Veggie Bites – Microgreens

    Microgreens are basically the seedlings of edible vegetables like beets and kale, or herbs like basil or cilantro. Their popularity in the kitchen seemed…

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  • Veggie Bites – Sage and Dragon Fruit

    A couple of weeks ago, I planted some of the white sage seeds that were sent to me from California. This zone nine sage…

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  • Pimento Peppers

    The Pimento pepper is one of my favourite peppers. It starts as a small green pepper, then turns bright red or cherry pepper with…

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  • bunch of green beans

    Sweet Peas

    On a happy note, I have sent in most of my seed orders. I didn’t get a lot this year as I kept discovering…

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  • Veggie Bites – Calendula and Grapeseed

    I am very excited at how well my calendula oil turned out. I used grapeseed oil as my carrier oil this time… Greetings fellow…

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  • Veggie Bites – Cattails and American Bittersweet

    Cattails are upright perennial plants that emerge from creeping rhizomes. My American bittersweet vine has beautiful orange berries on it at the moment and it…

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  • Veggie Bites – Roses

    My next big chore is to protect my roses; I have a lot of them. All of my roses are hardy, and most are…

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  • Veggie Bites – Peonies and Borage

    Oh, Borage, I love this herb!  I am hoping that you will try planting it next year in your garden or in pots. Greetings…

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  • a bright yellow calendula flower and plant

    Veggie Bites – Calendula and Other Herbs

    My calendula is producing flowers at a good rate and beginning to set seeds. It is a great plant for pollinators and I often…

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  • Veggie Bites – Dog Strangling Vine

    The vine it must be removed as soon as it is discovered, or it will wreak havoc in your garden. Dog Strangling Vine grows…

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  • A single green sprout from seed in rich brown earth

    Seed Germination Tips

    If you have started some seeds, the first thing that you should see is a pair of leaves. These are called seed leaves and…

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  • Coriander, Cilantro

    Cilantro – Love it or Hate it

    Cilantro – Easy to grow and wonderful to eat. You get two herbs in one.

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