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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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Hardening Off: Last Stop Before Planting Out
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission To the uninitiated, “hardening off” might sound like the name of…
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On Pruning and Deadheading Daffodils, Tulips, Lilac and Viola
This year I am determined to do my best to deadhead my flowers. If you take off the dead flowers you will get more…
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Releasing Bees from Their Cocoons
Bees released from their cocoons seemed very attracted to the sweet-smelling lilacs, and there were primulas and tulips nearby. One of the most wonderful…
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In the Garden, I Never Rush Spring
In the garden, I never rush the spring. Be aware that all sorts of plant offerings will appear very soon and it is much…
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Spring Plants To Consider Growing
As the days get longer and warmer with the arrival of spring, many people are eager to enjoy the outdoors and start gardening. Whether…
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Spring Garden Yard Cleaning Tips
As the warmer weather rolls in, it’s time to think about doing a spring clean-up. This will let you make sure that the yard…
