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Understanding Soil
Author: Barabara Long, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission. We begin our study of what lies beneath our feet by looking at the…
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Starting Seeds: Equipment and Supply
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Are you excited to start seeds? Me too! Before starting, I like to…
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A Primer on Seed Documentation
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission A rose by any other name may smell sweet, but failing to document…
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Seed Saving: An Act of Revolution
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Why Save Seeds? Saving my own seeds saves me money and ensures I…
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When to Start Seeds
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Browsing seed catalogues and imagining my garden for the coming season…
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Do Not Disturb the Soil
Author: Adair Heuchan, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Most gardeners think that turning over the soil in their garden is a good…
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Growing Ginger Root
Author: Penka Matanska, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Testing the boundaries of what can be grown in Ottawa, Canadian climate Zone 5a,…
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How to Collect Seeds from Flowers
I packed a bunch of envelopes and a pen and was able to collect a lot of seed. It is a great time of…
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Watering with Fish Emulsion Fertilizer
With the continuing heat, I try to do most of my watering in the early morning. I have a nice big green watering can…
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Why is composting good for the environment?
In this blog, we are going to talk about why is composting good for the environment. If you’re looking for a particular reason to…
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Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could have great ground…
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Diatomaceous Earth Keeps Insects Away
Insects are all at once the friend and the foe of the gardener. Beneficial bugs help with pollination and can help to keep the…
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Five Easy Ways To Get Rid of Fungus in Mulch
Did you know that mulch can also create a great habitat for fungi? Many fungi are actually inherent components of this diverse, biological ecosystem.…
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10-10-10 Fertilizer: Use And Benefits
If you’re unsure of your specific garden fertilizer needs, generally you’ll not go wrong applying 10-10-10 fertilizer an “all purpose complete fertilizer”, balanced for…
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FERTILIZER FOR GROWING COFFEE AT HOME
Many people cannot get enough coffee and start growing coffee plants in their homes! It is essential to take care of the coffee plant…
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A Guide to Organic Lawn Fertilizer
Looking for good ways to fertilize your lawn organically, as a step in organic lawn care? We’re breaking down everything related to organic lawn…
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Improve Your Garden Soil This Spring
Healthy soil full of the right nutrients is vital if you want to grow anything from flowers to vegetables in your garden. If you…
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The Importance of Measuring Soil Temperature
Many factors affect how well a plant will grow. Everything from wind to soil nutrients will play a role. But it’s easy to overlook…
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Soil and Seed Temperature Germination Chart
How do tomato or lettuce seeds know when the temperature is right for germination? Well, this question will remain unanswered for now. We just…
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Best Nutrients for Growing Vegetables
Whether you are growing vegetables in a traditional garden or growing vegetables with hydroponics, the proper nutrients can help with higher yields, sweeter vegetables…
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A Quick Guide to Composting
If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good…
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Caring For Plants With Root Rot
If you grow plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, vegetables and houseplants, you’ll likely encounter root rot: Powdery Mildew Blossom-end rot Leaf infection Wilting So, what…
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The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
“Mulch.” The word rolls off the tongue nicely, but what does it mean exactly? Many gardeners aren’t aware of the myriad benefits mulching can…
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Optimize Fruit Tree Soils for Best Production
Of all things necessary to grow fruit trees – or anything else, for that matter – soil is perhaps one of the most overlooked…
