Love Gardens Magazine Love Gardens Magazine Recently Posted Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last and Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton. Published with permission This was an amazing year for tomatoes. MyRead moreFreezing Seasonal ProduceAuthor: Julianne Labreche, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission My bird feeders are a source of life in the stillness ofRead moreA Winter Garden for BirdsWhen it comes to urban landscaping, mountain maples prove their worth as hardworking, resilient, and beautiful additions. Standing at heights ranging fromRead morePlant of the Month: Mountain MapleAs November arrives, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to a collection of native trees that equally deserve a placeRead more9 Small Native Trees for Urban GardensGreetings fellow gardeners, It is time to decide what to bring inside and what to take to the compost. Even though myRead moreBringing Plants Inside for the Winter, Washing Your PlantsHemp, often overshadowed by its controversial cousin, marijuana, is a plant of many talents. Its fibers are transformed into textiles, paper, ropes,Read moreHow (And Why) You Can Grow Hemp At Home Most Popular Articles Are you wondering why your marijuana plants are turning brown? Heat stress in weed can cause discoloration and other adverse effects. HowRead moreDeal With Heat Stress in Weed PlantsA great garden is a top selling point for many prospective homeowners when house hunting, not just green thumbs looking to liveRead moreWhat To Look For In A Garden When House HuntingOur region’s flora and fauna are worth protecting. While the real estate boom in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit may beRead moreConservation in Action, Preserving NatureBut then I saw a large leaf of green poking up! I have bulbs growing and that is amazing. I am notRead moreVeggie Bites – Bulbs GrowingFlowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens. For a beautiful, low-maintenance addition toRead moreFlowering Perennials for Four Seasons of InterestIt’s easy to grow a Tiger Lily from bulbs, and their lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world.Read moreHow To Care For Tiger LilyFlowers are incredible natural beings. They are delightful and emitting delicious fragrances much to everyone’s delight. But flowers also carry deep meaningsRead moreThe Meaning of Gorgeous FlowersOne look at this beautiful tree and its easy to see why it’s a favorite with so many. With its conical form,Read moreWeeping Alaskan CedarBorage is a tall, attractive plant, often grown in flowerbeds with bright blue star-shaped edible flowers. Also known as “starflower,” the borageRead moreBorage Has Many UsesThe Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is Canada’s only native cactus, and is a great conversation piece. The Prickly Pear Cactus isRead moreGrowth and Care for Prickly Pear CactusThe use of the Rain Barrel in the garden continues to grow in popularity. What Is A Rain Barrel? It’s simply aRead moreDIY: How To Make And Use Rain Barrels Search All … Search Search content Clear … Or Choose a Category Categories Select contentAllBirdsBooksCanadaClimate Adaptation BiodiversityFeaturedGarden Landscaping Yard and PatioGarden TourismGardening Gardening BasicsGrowing Food Fruit Herbs Recipes VegetablesHealth and WellnessHouseplants Container Gardening Indoor Care and TipsInsects And CrittersLocal – OttawaMaster GardenersPlants Flowers Grasses Ground Cover Shrubs Succulents and Cactus Trees Vines Water GardensPollinatorsSeasonal Fall Gardening Spring Summer WinterSeeds and BulbsSoil & Seeds Composting FertilizerVeggie BitesWildflowers They have their little seed leaves (tomato cotyledons) waving at me and are all reaching for the light. I am continuing toRead moreTomato Cotyledons and Pruning RosesThese easy-care, low-water plants are found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some members are native to South America and Africa.Read moreLearn How To Grow Sedum PlantsIf you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. CompostingRead moreA Quick Guide to CompostingThere is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number ofRead moreCucumber Companion Plant and Canned SalsaIt’s time to set the stage for brilliant spring color by choosing bulbs to plant in the fall to enjoy in your beds,Read more10 Fabulous Bulbs to Plant in the Fall Cilantro – Easy to grow and wonderful to eat. You get two herbs in one.Read moreCilantro – Love it or Hate itAuthor: Julianne Labreche, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission My bird feeders are a source of life in the stillness ofRead moreA Winter Garden for BirdsAlternate leaf dogwood has, as one would expect, alternate leaves, which turn to maroon foliage in the fall. When it is notRead moreAlternate leaf Dogwood Quick Growth GuideThe silver maple is very similar to the red maple. The difference is that its leaves turn yellow or brown, not red,Read moreSilver MapleThe Cup Plant, Silphium perfoliatum, is a beautiful plant native to large areas in the central and eastern US and to OntarioRead moreCup Plant Care, Versatile and Stunning… I noticed that the experiment I had done with my pea seeds has been successful. As I continue to watch everyRead moreVeggie Bites – Experiment with Pea SeedsWalk through a garden center and you’ll find all kinds of hanging baskets.Below is a collection of small plants, and how theyRead more15 Small Plants For Hanging BasketsOhio Goldenrod (Solidago ohioensis) has a compact form that belies its large, exuberant floral display late in the season. It has flat-toppedRead moreOhio GoldenrodThe need for wasp removal is directly proportional to how often they bother you. Or a wasp nest in a bad spotRead moreWasp Removal: Issues and Natural MethodsSometimes we find a beautiful houseplant and have no idea on where to put it. Other times we have a space thatRead moreBest Houseplants for the KitchenBy Guest Author Michael Shewmake. Can you grow your own coffee beans at home? Absolutely — it’s just a question of conditionsRead moreCan You Grow Your Own Coffee Beans at Home?Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according toRead moreWhat is Square Foot Gardening?When you purchase a home, many buyers will opt to have a home inspection done on the property. This inspection can beRead moreHome Inspections: Why To Look At More Than Just The HouseTrees are an important element to your backyard landscape. Not only do trees provide much-needed shade in our increasingly urban suburbia, butRead moreThe Most Common Threats To Your TreesGardeners who covet a crimson crush of color in October should look no further than a burning bush, Euonymous alatus. Almost anyRead morePlant of the month: Burning BushWhite pine uses include the sensation of opening the lungs, throat, and sinuses, leading to a feeling of warmth, comfort, and stimulation.Read moreWhite Pine UsesIf you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could haveRead moreAcid Loving Plants That Like Acidic SoilRoyal Catchfly has showy, brilliant red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies such as the Black Swallowtail. It is ideal for butterflyRead moreRoyal Catchfly is a rare Showy PlantJudith discusses the importance of locating your plants in the sun It is a grey day with various types of precipitation andRead morePlanting in the Sun
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last and Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton. Published with permission This was an amazing year for tomatoes. MyRead moreFreezing Seasonal Produce
Author: Julianne Labreche, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission My bird feeders are a source of life in the stillness ofRead moreA Winter Garden for Birds
When it comes to urban landscaping, mountain maples prove their worth as hardworking, resilient, and beautiful additions. Standing at heights ranging fromRead morePlant of the Month: Mountain Maple
As November arrives, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to a collection of native trees that equally deserve a placeRead more9 Small Native Trees for Urban Gardens
Greetings fellow gardeners, It is time to decide what to bring inside and what to take to the compost. Even though myRead moreBringing Plants Inside for the Winter, Washing Your Plants
Hemp, often overshadowed by its controversial cousin, marijuana, is a plant of many talents. Its fibers are transformed into textiles, paper, ropes,Read moreHow (And Why) You Can Grow Hemp At Home
Are you wondering why your marijuana plants are turning brown? Heat stress in weed can cause discoloration and other adverse effects. HowRead moreDeal With Heat Stress in Weed Plants
A great garden is a top selling point for many prospective homeowners when house hunting, not just green thumbs looking to liveRead moreWhat To Look For In A Garden When House Hunting
Our region’s flora and fauna are worth protecting. While the real estate boom in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit may beRead moreConservation in Action, Preserving Nature
But then I saw a large leaf of green poking up! I have bulbs growing and that is amazing. I am notRead moreVeggie Bites – Bulbs Growing
Flowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens. For a beautiful, low-maintenance addition toRead moreFlowering Perennials for Four Seasons of Interest
It’s easy to grow a Tiger Lily from bulbs, and their lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers in the world.Read moreHow To Care For Tiger Lily
Flowers are incredible natural beings. They are delightful and emitting delicious fragrances much to everyone’s delight. But flowers also carry deep meaningsRead moreThe Meaning of Gorgeous Flowers
One look at this beautiful tree and its easy to see why it’s a favorite with so many. With its conical form,Read moreWeeping Alaskan Cedar
Borage is a tall, attractive plant, often grown in flowerbeds with bright blue star-shaped edible flowers. Also known as “starflower,” the borageRead moreBorage Has Many Uses
The Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is Canada’s only native cactus, and is a great conversation piece. The Prickly Pear Cactus isRead moreGrowth and Care for Prickly Pear Cactus
The use of the Rain Barrel in the garden continues to grow in popularity. What Is A Rain Barrel? It’s simply aRead moreDIY: How To Make And Use Rain Barrels
They have their little seed leaves (tomato cotyledons) waving at me and are all reaching for the light. I am continuing toRead moreTomato Cotyledons and Pruning Roses
These easy-care, low-water plants are found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some members are native to South America and Africa.Read moreLearn How To Grow Sedum Plants
If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. CompostingRead moreA Quick Guide to Composting
There is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number ofRead moreCucumber Companion Plant and Canned Salsa
It’s time to set the stage for brilliant spring color by choosing bulbs to plant in the fall to enjoy in your beds,Read more10 Fabulous Bulbs to Plant in the Fall
Cilantro – Easy to grow and wonderful to eat. You get two herbs in one.Read moreCilantro – Love it or Hate it
Author: Julianne Labreche, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission My bird feeders are a source of life in the stillness ofRead moreA Winter Garden for Birds
Alternate leaf dogwood has, as one would expect, alternate leaves, which turn to maroon foliage in the fall. When it is notRead moreAlternate leaf Dogwood Quick Growth Guide
The silver maple is very similar to the red maple. The difference is that its leaves turn yellow or brown, not red,Read moreSilver Maple
The Cup Plant, Silphium perfoliatum, is a beautiful plant native to large areas in the central and eastern US and to OntarioRead moreCup Plant Care, Versatile and Stunning
… I noticed that the experiment I had done with my pea seeds has been successful. As I continue to watch everyRead moreVeggie Bites – Experiment with Pea Seeds
Walk through a garden center and you’ll find all kinds of hanging baskets.Below is a collection of small plants, and how theyRead more15 Small Plants For Hanging Baskets
Ohio Goldenrod (Solidago ohioensis) has a compact form that belies its large, exuberant floral display late in the season. It has flat-toppedRead moreOhio Goldenrod
The need for wasp removal is directly proportional to how often they bother you. Or a wasp nest in a bad spotRead moreWasp Removal: Issues and Natural Methods
Sometimes we find a beautiful houseplant and have no idea on where to put it. Other times we have a space thatRead moreBest Houseplants for the Kitchen
By Guest Author Michael Shewmake. Can you grow your own coffee beans at home? Absolutely — it’s just a question of conditionsRead moreCan You Grow Your Own Coffee Beans at Home?
Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according toRead moreWhat is Square Foot Gardening?
When you purchase a home, many buyers will opt to have a home inspection done on the property. This inspection can beRead moreHome Inspections: Why To Look At More Than Just The House
Trees are an important element to your backyard landscape. Not only do trees provide much-needed shade in our increasingly urban suburbia, butRead moreThe Most Common Threats To Your Trees
Gardeners who covet a crimson crush of color in October should look no further than a burning bush, Euonymous alatus. Almost anyRead morePlant of the month: Burning Bush
White pine uses include the sensation of opening the lungs, throat, and sinuses, leading to a feeling of warmth, comfort, and stimulation.Read moreWhite Pine Uses
If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could haveRead moreAcid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
Royal Catchfly has showy, brilliant red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies such as the Black Swallowtail. It is ideal for butterflyRead moreRoyal Catchfly is a rare Showy Plant
Judith discusses the importance of locating your plants in the sun It is a grey day with various types of precipitation andRead morePlanting in the Sun