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Fun facts about bees
Uncover the hidden world of bees, from tiny solitary bees to social honeybees, and learn about their diverse behaviors and characteristics.
Caring for a Prince of Wales Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’)
Discover expert tips on nurturing Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’ in cold, dry climates and thriving landscaping options in Alberta.
Strategies Promoting Healthy Soil
Discover strategies, including minimizing soil disturbance, to enhance soil health, prevent erosion, boost plant growth, and reduce global warming effects.
On Best Mosquito Repellent Plants
Discover the most effective mosquito repellent plants for indoor and outdoor. Also, learn about companion plants that repel mosquitoes and other insects.
Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden
Discover how beneficial insects can control pests, save money, and enhance your garden ecosystem in Ontario. Identify and attract these beneficial bugs.
Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe Choices
Discover how to create homemade insecticidal soap using natural ingredients for effective and safe pest control in your garden.
Trout Lily: Photogenic and Useful
Trout lily has stunning yellow flowers that bloom in the early spring. Trout lilies can blanket the forest floor as they mature. Read on.
Companion Planting
Discover how companion planting with tomatoes and vegetables can attract beneficial pollinators and predators for a healthier garden.
Wild Bergamot
Discover how to cultivate wild bergamot from seed. Learn about sowing, growing, and attracting pollinators with this drought-tolerant prairie perennial.
A Model for Companion Planting and Crop Rotation
Learn about the benefits of companion planting and crop rotation. Improve soil fertility, control pests naturally, and boost yields sustainably.
Lance-Leaved Figwort
Prized in native gardens and restoration projects, discover the real value and beauty of Lance-Leaved Figwort to attract bees, butterflies, and birds like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!
Barren Strawberry Quick Growing Guide
Discover how to enhance growth and appearance of Barren Strawberry with expert tips. Ideal for woodland gardens and groundcover in Ontario.
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What to do and not do in your Fall Garden
Prepare your garden for winter success with these must-do fall tips, and steer clear of common mistakes for a thriving garden next year!
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Plant of the month: Larch
Experience the beauty of Ontario's own native deciduous conifer – the larch tree! Enjoy evergreen-like foliage in spring and summer, and buttery yellow hues in fall. Find out which small larch varieties are suited for urban gardens and how to best plant and care for them.
Sansevieria makes a Very Adaptable Houseplant
Sansevieria is one of the most easily recognized plants in the world. The snake plant makes an excellent potted plant indoors or outdoors.
Tips For Keeping A Healthy Koi Pond
A koi pond can be a beautiful addition to your garden. These colourful and majestic fish can create a dramatic focal point
How To Care For The Beautiful Flowering Dogwood
In this article, we will focus mostly on these types of dogwoods and provide suggestions to help you select the right dogwood for your setting.
Keystone Plants: Flowering Perennials in Ecoregion Five
Explore the vital role of keystone flowering perennials in supplying food to native bee species and supporting butterfly and moth populations in Ecoregion Five.
Evening Primrose – Oenothera biennis
Evening primroses are beautiful flowers and easy to grow. They open visibly fast every evening, producing an interesting evening spectacle.
Upgrading Your Garden at Almost No Cost
Upgrading your garden won’t happen without experimentation with landscaping and yard work, for a long-lasting and beautiful garden.
Bringing Vegetables Outside
While I am trying to encourage my vegetables to get started, I am still reluctant about bringing vegetables outside.
On Using Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape
Ornamental Grasses are very decorative, and well-placed specimens can create very eye-catching points of interest.
Seed Collection and Saving
Collect your ripe seed easily and quickly with this simple guide! Learn how to identify ripe seeds, the best time to collect them, and how to protect them from hungry critters. Whether your are collecting dahlia or milkweed seeds, use this guide to ensure successful seed collection and optimal germination rate.
Magnesium Deficiency In Plants
Magnesium deficiency in plants can be identified most commonly by yellowing leaves while the veins remain green.
How To Grow Lemon Trees From Seed
Cultivate your own mini-orchard indoors with minimal effort and ingenuity with Tips On Growing Citrus Indoors Zone 7 or Lower. Learn the secrets to growing a lemon tree and other citrus fruits inside with the right type of tree, organic lemon, good quality soil and more!
Spike Mats Solution To Plants Being Dug Up
It is time to clear up the mess left by chipmunks and salvage my garden. Join me as I describe my battle with nature, some tips for keeping chipmunks away, and prepare for the colourful blooms of peonies in this article.
White Trillium, an Official Emblem.
Learn to care for Ontario's floral emblem, the White Trillium (Trillium Grandiflorum). This beautiful, shade-loving wildflower is ideal for home gardens, and requires moist, humus-rich soil for optimal growth. Plant in fall for the best results.
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Jack in the Pulpit has a unique and beautiful tubular green flower. It needs constantly moist soil rich in organic matter.
Get To Know the Graptopetalum Genus
Graptopetalum is a genus of eighteen species under the family Crassulaceae. All species have the common names Ghost Plants and Leather Petal.
Judith’s Oregano Pesto
Oregano is a woody perennial, so I often harvest only the young plants. I have discovered that my oregano makes amazing pesto!
Christmas Fern
The Christmas Fern got its name because it flowers in winter and stays green throughout the holidays. We discuss care for Chirstmas Fern
Squarrose Goldenrod
Learn about the distinctive Squarrose Goldenrod and its tall cluster of flowers. This perennial herb can reach a height of 6 ft and produces a rosette of large leaves at its base. Up to 200 tiny yellow flower heads cover its slender, elongated array, attracting many insects such as bees, bumblebees, wasps, butterflies, and moths. Identify it and discover its prolific nature!
Favorite Easy-To-Grow Wildflower Combinations
Discover the best wildflower combinations like Zinnias and Cosmos for long-lasting blooms and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs to your garden. Easy to grow and perfect for colorful solutions in any space!
Prevent Black Spot On Roses
Discover effective treatment for black spot on roses caused by fungal disease, prevention tips, and the fascinating medicinal uses of roses and rose hips.
Sedum Autumn Fire Growing And Care
The autumn fire variety features rich, rosy-pick flowers which slowly age throughout the season, eventually turning a coppery red color.
On Harvesting and Drying Sage
Discover Judy's simple process to dry Sage in the oven, which you can use to make tea & add taste to your dishes. Also find out the medicinal benefits of dried sage & how it helps against depression & Alzheimer's.
Hardening Off: Last Stop Before Planting Out
Discover a simpler method for hardening off seedlings and creating protective environments for your plants to avoid sunscald and promote healthy growth.