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On Best Mosquito Repellent Plants
Numerous commercial mosquitoes and insect repellents contain hazardous chemicals that are toxic to children and pets; avoid them if you can. To help, we…
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Dutchman’s Breeches Care and Growth
Dutchman’s Breeches is an ephemeral spring woodland species. It blooms in the early spring, when sunlight hits the forest floor before the canopy of…
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Aphids and Pest Control – Treat Them Correctly
As a pest control technician and business owner, I have found that every year, at least one insect has a boom in population. Last…
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Caring for a Nest Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’)
Caring for a Nest Spruce (Picea glauca ‘Conica’) in cold and dry climates involves providing the right conditions to thrive in the region’s cold,…
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Black Ash Tree
Black ash has a large natural area in the United States and Canada. It is one among the last trees to leaf out in…
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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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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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The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
Mulching your garden is an excellent way to improve soil health, reduce weeds, retain moisture, fewer pests, stronger plants, enhance plant growth and a…
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Toxic Plants for Dogs and Cats, and Safe Flowers
It is important to be aware that plants and flowers are toxic to dogs and cats. This list can vary for dogs, cats, horses,…
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Is Cucumber A Fruit Or Vegetable?
Here’s the deal! Did you ever ask yourself this question – “Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?” All fruits and veggies are very…
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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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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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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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Container Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
Container gardening is very popular today, but it’s not new. People have been growing container plants for centuries, and there are favorites found in…
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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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10 Trees and Shrubs with Colorful Bark
By Patricia Mosher While our gardens are snoozing this month, it’s easy to forget that bark, (yes, bark!), can add colour and texture to…
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Plant of the month: Larch
If you love the effect of an evergreen tree and the brilliant fall color of a deciduous tree, you can have both with a…
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Staghorn Sumac Is Dioecious
Staghorn Sumac puts on a startling display of color in the fall. It is a pleasing sight, especially in the fall, when the leaves…
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On Harvesting and Drying Sage
Judith describes her simple process for drying sage. I stopped and drank in the view this morning on my way to open the chicken…
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A Method for Saving Tomato Seeds
Judith discusses a slightly different method of saving tomato seeds, which involves fermenting the seeds to improve their quality. It is a dark morning…
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Partridgeberry
Partridgeberry is a low-growing, creeping, and woody herb that is evergreen, perennial, part of the Rubiaceae family. From Newfoundland down to central Florida and…
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On Trees around Eastern Ontario
By Owen Clarkin, Ottawa Field Naturalist Club. All photos courtesy of Owen. One particularly interesting story from this summer is a population of apparently…
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How To Use Neem Oil on Plants
Wondering how to use neem oil as a natural fungicide on plants? Find out below. Neem oil is a vegetable oil that, in addition…
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Eastern White Pine Uses
White pine uses include the sensation of opening the lungs, throat, and sinuses, leading to a feeling of warmth, comfort, and stimulation. Eastern White…
