Pots inside a Live Trap for Overwintering: Growing and Caring for Plants

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.

  • A live trap used for protecting seeds

    Pots inside a Live Trap for Overwintering

    It continues to be busy around here. I have pots to empty and put away, but first I need to tidy up the potting…

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  • A winter enclosure with wiremesh cover to protect native tree seeds from squirrels

    Starting and growing native tree seeds

    Many thanks for offering to plant and overwinter native tree seeds and hopefully germinate them. To better ensure success, here are some growing instructions…

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  • Seed and leaf of hr Bitternut hickory

    Bitternut Hickory Range

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  • A branch of a gooseberry bush with yellow seed pods

    Maintaining Gooseberry Bushes

    Question: When I moved to this house, I inherited some established gooseberry bushes. They seemed OK for a while, but the last few years…

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  • Stachys cultivars : ‘Hummelo’ in the foreground; ‘Pink cotton candy’ in the background

    Wood Betony, Stachys officinalis

    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…

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  • yellow, red, and green fall leaves as a reminder for your fall gardening checklist

    Gardening in the Month of October

    With fall well set-in and winter around the corner, here are some ideas and recommendations for caring for your garden in October

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  • A backyard stream and waterfall with a metal artistic bird art

    A Water Feature For Every Garden

    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…

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  • A large bed of mixed grasses in a yard

    Sense of Sound in the Garden

    Sound is the sense that is least obviously linked to the garden. Perhaps because it has less of the immediacy of the other senses…

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  • A close up photo of a red Canna Lily flower

    How To Plant And Care For Canna Lilies

    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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  • A pick rose on a commemorative plaque

    All About Roses: Expert Tips for Growing Roses

    Recommended links on Roses and their care

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  • A Eastern Redbud tree in full bloom

    Growing Eastern Redbud Trees from Seed

    This page will describe our experience gathering and raising Eastern Redbud. In 2022, I successfully grew two Eastern Redbud trees from seed, but I…

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  • How To Grow Forget-Me-Not Flower

    The Forget Me Not flower, by any other name would not be so sweet to gardeners, nor would the other numerous little blue forget…

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  • Climbing roses in an arch

    Climbing Roses For Shady Areas In Your Garden

    Climbing roses come in a variety of colours and can contribute to a stunning appearance. They are popular, and while they are often used…

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  • A hand reachng out to flowers in a soft light

    Please Touch the Plants: The Sense of Touch in the Garden

    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…

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  • Pink and purple hydrangea with dozens of big ball-like flowers

    Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for Beginners

    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.…

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  • Yogurt with strawberries and gooseberries in a bowl

    Fresh from the Garden: The Gardener’s Sense of Taste

    Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton One of the true joys of gardening is eating the vegetables, herbs, and fruits that you…

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  • Ornamentals and vegetables planted together

    Mixing it Up: Combining Edibles with Ornamentals

    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…

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  • Wildflowers with a sunny backdrop

    Plant suggestions for Creating a Wildflower Garden

    Creating a wildflower garden at your cottage is a fantastic way to enhance the natural beauty of the area, support local ecosystems, and enjoy…

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  • A glorious rock garden with a small stream running through it

    Water Wise Gardening

    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…

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  • A stricking coleus with geraniums companion plant

    Annuals: Why We Love Them and Tips for Success

    Author: Claire Leduc, Master Gardeners of Lanark County After months of winter and pandemic restrictions, gardeners will be eager to get outdoors and enjoy…

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  • White petals nad yellow centers of the Cuitlauzin pen Orchid

    Cuitlauzina Pendula: Orchid of the month

    Orchids, with their elegance and diversity, have captivated nature lovers for centuries. Among these botanical jewels, Cuitlauzina pendula stands out as an endemic species…

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  • Sense of Smell in the Garden

    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…

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  • Bur Oak by a road side

    Keystone Plants Trees – Ecoregion Five

    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…

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  • Wildflowers with a sunny backdrop

    Favorite Easy-To-Grow Wildflower Combinations

    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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