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  • A young girl and boy in a sunflower field

    What to Look for and Do at a Country Fair

    Country fairs are a delightful blend of community spirit, local culture, and agricultural tradition. Here are some things to look for and enjoy when…

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  • An incredible vegetable display tomatoes, potatoes, leeks, peppers, onions, lettuce and so on

    Fall Harvest is a great time that only comes once a year!

    Fall harvests are a vibrant celebration of the season’s bounty and play a crucial role in agriculture. Seasonal Crops Vegetables: Root vegetables like carrots,…

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  • What to expect at a Farmer’s market

    A farmer’s market is a marketplace where local farmers, artisans, and food producers sell their goods directly to consumers. These markets offer a wide…

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  • A classic red bridge in a classic Japanese garden

    The Significance of Bridges in Japanese Gardening

    Japanese gardens have been fascinating and enchanting people for thousands of years with their incredible aesthetic appeal and relaxing atmosphere. For a western viewer,…

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  • Wildflowers with a sunny backdrop

    Plant suggestions for Creating a Wildflower Garden

    Creating a wildflower garden at your cottage is a fantastic way to enhance the natural beauty of the area, support local ecosystems, and enjoy…

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  • A stricking coleus with geraniums companion plant

    Annuals: Why We Love Them and Tips for Success

    Author: Claire Leduc, Master Gardeners of Lanark County After months of winter and pandemic restrictions, gardeners will be eager to get outdoors and enjoy…

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  • Members of the Mexican Association of Botanical garens meet in Vallarta Botanical Gardens

    Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens meet in Vallarta

    On April 12 and 13, the Vallarta Botanical Garden received a visit from the Mexican Association of Botanical Gardens (AMJB), represented by its member…

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  • White petals nad yellow centers of the Cuitlauzin pen Orchid

    Cuitlauzina Pendula: Orchid of the month

    Orchids, with their elegance and diversity, have captivated nature lovers for centuries. Among these botanical jewels, Cuitlauzina pendula stands out as an endemic species…

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  • Photo of Jorge Novoa Ramos with new bromeliads species

    A new species named after Jorge Novoa Ramos, protector of macaws

    This month in The Leaflet we have decided to make a special mention of Jorge Novoa Ramos, who has worked for more than a…

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  • Many potted plants with great colors on a patio

    Container Garden Ideas for Small Spaces

    Container gardening is very popular today, but it’s not new. People have been growing container plants for centuries, and there are favorites found in…

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  • Wildflowers with a sunny backdrop

    Favorite Easy-To-Grow Wildflower Combinations

    Zinnias and Cosmos are one of the easiest and most prolific annual combinations for endless blooms from summer through fall. Bonus: This combination makes…

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  • Getting a Head Start on the Summer Growing Season

    Author: Rob Stuart, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission. Mid-March in Ottawa is usually the ideal time to start sowing seeds of annual…

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  • Eat-in kitchen with Dining room table against outside window on the ocean

    How to Strike Harmony Between Appliance Care and Nature

    In the intricate dance of maintaining a vibrant home garden, the role of household appliances is often underestimated. Beyond routine watering and soil care,…

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  • A very dense growth of pink peonies

    How to Care for Peonies

    The several dozen species of peonies that are grown mostly by enthusiasts, specialists and researchers are often reproduced by seeds. Seeds are occasionally employed…

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  • Watering a plant in a container with sun in the background

    How To Create A Thriving Indoor Garden With Modern Planters  

    Welcome to the world of indoor gardening!    If you’re looking to add a touch of greenery and a modern aesthetic to your humble…

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  • A close up of blueberry bush withripe blueberries

    Grow Your Own Blueberries

    Author: Claire Leduc, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission There are not many treats better than fresh berries. Ripe blueberries are no exception.…

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  • Climbing roses in an arch

    Rose Pests: European Rose Sawfly and Rose Plume Moth

    Author: Amanda Carrigan, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission I like roses but grow only two hardy kinds – cinnamon rose (Rosa majalis)…

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  • Dried leaves and seeds against an all white winter-like background

    Winter Sowing: A lesson about growing

    Author: Shazia Y. Hussain, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission I am an avid gardener and a lifelong learner. My garden is an…

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  • A woman pushing a wheelbarrow while doing gardening work

    Essential Farming Tools: A Checklist For Every Gardener

    Gardening can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Picture yourself knee-deep in soil. You’re wrestling with overgrown weeds or struggling to prune hard-to-reach branches.…

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  • Man wiring a bonsai tree

    7 Dos And Don’ts Of Wiring Bonsai Trees

    Wiring shapes bonsai trees by training branches to grow in desired directions. Mastering the technique lets you shape your bonsai into aesthetically pleasing forms,…

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  • Plant of the Year

    Plant of the Year

    The “Plant of the Year” is often designated by various gardening and horticultural societies or organizations, and sometimes by individual countries, so there can…

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  • Two hydrangeas in styling vases for a winter table arrangement

    Drying Hydrangeas

    Author: Gail Labrosse, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Drying hydrangea flowers from your garden for a winter table arrangement is easy. The…

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  • Bright red poinsettia flowers and petals

    The Beauty of the Poinsettia Plant

    Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, is distinguished by having a single female flower that lacks petals and frequently has sepals. Separate male flowers surround the sepals,…

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  • Blue Angel Fuchsia flower

    Bringing Plants Inside for the Winter, Washing Your Plants

    Greetings fellow gardeners,  It is time to decide what to bring inside and what to take to the compost. Even though my space is…

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