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All About Soil
Soil is crucial because it directly impacts plant health, growth, and productivity.
By investing in soil enhancement techniques such as composting, mulching, cover cropping, and organic fertilization, gardeners can create a nurturing environment that supports thriving plants, enhances biodiversity, and contributes positively to the overall health of their gardens and ecosystems.
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The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
Mulching your garden is an excellent way to improve soil health, reduce weeds, retain moisture, fewer pests, stronger plants, enhance plant growth and a…
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Understanding Soil
Author: Barbara 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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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…
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