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Ways to Protect Your Garden in Harsh Heat
Summer is a season that is harsh for not only for humans but also for plants and crops. The scorching heat and dehydrate the…
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Lilac Care and Propagation
Lilacs are some of the most beautiful plants, with their vibrant colours and sweet fragrance! They are perfect for any landscaping application, including hedges, foundation plantings, small…
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Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
If you have acidic soil which is below a pH of 7, but ideally hanging out at around 5.5, you could have great ground…
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Lilac types- Plant of the Month
Lilacs are one the great Ottawa landscape plants! There are many reasons to love them with their sweet perfume and those beautiful amethyst –…
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Types of Garden Shrubs
Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include…
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How To Grow Lemon Trees From Seed
There is something about the fresh smell of a flowering lemon tree. Lush, dark green, oval leaves shining in the sunlight. Their fragrant, white…
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About Ordering Your Seeds
I used to be early if my order was in February, but now you will find many of the seeds that you want are…
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Planning My Garden Layout
There are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a long time and…
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Plastic Water Bottle Greenhouse for Winter Lettuce
I have been reading books on extending the growing season and now seems to be the perfect time to try an experiment with winter…
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Rosehip Jelly Recipe and Uses
Here’s an easy to make Rosehip Jelly recipe. It is a tart, sweet jelly. There are many Rosehip uses and benefits, known to be…
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Cucumber Companion Plant and Canned Salsa
There is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number of bees. I…
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Swiss Chard Recipe
The Swiss chard that is also growing in my cool weather planter is very ready to harvest. I have grown to love this vegetable.…
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Garden Refresh with Radishes
I planted radish seeds in individual seed cells, and they are all up and flourishing. According to the experiment that I am following, I…
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Soil Calculator and Raised Garden Bed Basics
It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of…
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Experimenting with Vegetable Gardening
The marigolds, calendula and alyssum that were planted as tomato companion plants are doing well. As the blooms of the alyssum started to fade,…
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Wild Parsnip Rash and Around the Vegetable Garden
Sadly, I keep finding wild parsnip in and around the area and it is requiring a lot of my attention. I don’t like to…
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Veggie Bites – Cool Crop Planter and Gypsy Moths
If you would like to try a cool crop planter, you can plant one now. Find a large pot and place it in partial…
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Veggie Bites – Rose Petal Jelly
The rose I went for is the one I know as Frontenac. I brought a four-cup measuring cup with me and filled it with…
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Veggie Bites – Planting Vegetables
It is not too early to be planting some vegetables such as peas, chard, kale, beets, and lettuce. These cool weather crops will be…
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19 Garden Pests and How To Treat Them
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies…
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Soil and Seed Temperature Germination Chart
How do tomato or lettuce seeds know when the temperature is right for germination? Well, this question will remain unanswered for now. We just…
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Veggie Bites- Brussels Sprouts
This year I will be growing Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The seeds can be direct sown in early May, but the plants have a…
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7 Best Kitchen Herbs for Cooking That You Can Grow Yourself
Cooking with fresh herbs and spices does not have to be complicated or expensive. You can also have an indoor herb garden, especially if…
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Veggie Bites – Microgreens for Breakfast
If I were to continue with microgreens, I think I would grab several packets of regular seed from the dollar store and do a…
