Spring Gardening
Spring gardening is an exciting time as the weather warms up and plants start to come alive. We cover soil preparation, garden layout planning, starting seeds, hardening off, watering and mulching, and fertilization, among many more.
By following these spring gardening tips, you’ll be well on your way to a bountiful and beautiful garden as the season progresses.
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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…
