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Growing amd Caring for plants involves providing them with the right conditions to thrive, which includes attention to watering, light, soil, temperature, and occasionally pruning or fertilizing.
By consistently providing appropriate care and attention, you can help your plants thrive and enjoy the beauty and benefits they bring to your home or garden.
It continues to be busy around here. I have pots to empty and put away, but first I need to tidy up the potting…
Many thanks for offering to plant and overwinter native tree seeds and hopefully germinate them. To better ensure success, here are some growing instructions…
Question: When I moved to this house, I inherited some established gooseberry bushes. They seemed OK for a while, but the last few years…
Many gardeners are familiar with lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), a popular perennial with fuzzy, soft, silver leaves grown more for its foliage than its…
With fall well set-in and winter around the corner, here are some ideas and recommendations for caring for your garden in October
Famous gardens incorporate water as an essential element of their design. Think of Monet’s Garden in Giverny with its iconic pond and stunning water…
Sound is the sense that is least obviously linked to the garden. Perhaps because it has less of the immediacy of the other senses…
The canna lily plant is a flamboyant summer flowering plant with a bold look. The plant grows from thick, fleshy bulbs. Canna is a…
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This page will describe our experience gathering and raising Eastern Redbud. In 2022, I successfully grew two Eastern Redbud trees from seed, but I…
The Forget Me Not flower, by any other name would not be so sweet to gardeners, nor would the other numerous little blue forget…
Climbing roses come in a variety of colours and can contribute to a stunning appearance. They are popular, and while they are often used…
Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardener of Ottawa Carleton Gardening is an active, hands-on pursuit where the gardener has her hands in the soil, feeling…
You’re likely familiar with the big, impressive blooms of the hydrangea. What you might not know, though, is how simple hydrangea care can be.…
Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton One of the true joys of gardening is eating the vegetables, herbs, and fruits that you…
Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Just a few decades ago, planting ornamental plants and food crops together would have been frowned upon…
Creating a wildflower garden at your cottage is a fantastic way to enhance the natural beauty of the area, support local ecosystems, and enjoy…
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; Why bother to save water? In my house, water bills are a big motivator. Like many…
Author: Claire Leduc, Master Gardeners of Lanark County After months of winter and pandemic restrictions, gardeners will be eager to get outdoors and enjoy…
Orchids, with their elegance and diversity, have captivated nature lovers for centuries. Among these botanical jewels, Cuitlauzina pendula stands out as an endemic species…
Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton. In this article, the first of a five-part series on the five senses in the garden, the…
Author: Adair Heuchan, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleto.. “Oaks support more forms of life and more fascinating interactions than any other tree genus in North…
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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