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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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Gardening in the Month of September
For Ottawa – Zone 5
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Nasturtium Vinaigrette Recipe
Today I am straining my nasturtium vinegar and making my Nasturtium Vinaigrette. I like to use basil as my herb, but really the herb…
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Dahlias Store Energy in their Tubers
Propagating Dahlias Dahlia plants store food and energy on their roots and underground stems called tubers. Oblivious individuals might even mistake these clumps of…
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Vegan Carrot Spice Cake
The carrots I buy are not all the same size and some are a little twisty, but they taste great. I just finished baking…
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The Meaning of Gorgeous Flowers
Flowers are incredible natural beings. They are delightful and emitting delicious fragrances much to everyone’s delight. But flowers also carry deep meanings to let…
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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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End of Harvest, Winterizing My Garden Part 1
As part of winterizing the garden, I shook the red orach plants so that the seeds are scattered everywhere. Orach seeds easily and I…
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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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Do You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?
A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas…
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Getting Rid Of Aphids: Yes, but Don’t Be Too Quick About It
Aphids, small piecing, sucking, leaf eating, and troublesome pests are common on outdoor plants and on houseplants. Aphids are easily brought indoors on infested…
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Veggie Bites – Layered Bulb Planter, Container Garden
I decided that I wanted to try a bulb ‘lasagna’ planter. These planters are often featured on my favourite British gardening shows. I removed…
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Plants that Repel Insects and Pests
Companion Plants that Repel Insect and Mammals Pests
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What Is A Composite Flower?
Briefly, a composite is a member of the composite family (Compositae or Asteraceae family).However, such a statement conveys little information to one who is…
