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When it comes to gardening, the basic concepts are easy to grasp. Make sure that you keep your plants well taken care of, keep them watered, make sure they’re getting enough light, keep them free of pests, etc. A lot of it is common sense, but it never hurts to have a few extra tips …Read more About “New Trend: Fruit Gardening”
1. Use a big container; the bigger the better. 2. Use good potting soil, not garden soil. 3. If planting with flowers from hanging baskets, take them out of the pot, loosen the roots and repot in a slightly larger pot with more soil. 4. Did I mention using a bigger pot? 5. Add an …Read more About “Master The Art Of Container Planting With These Tips”
One of the big reasons the nurseries are so crazy busy in late spring is everyone getting their summer containers, hanging baskets or all the bits and pieces to make their own! You may have already completed this task! But there is always a spot or two to add another and then there are those …Read more About “Thinking Outside The Container”
The more I hear from people regarding their garden needs and wants and the more I research gardening for my newsletter and my gardening radio show, the more I realize that gardens are not just about plants. Birds, bees and other pollinators really should be an important part of the plan. I always say that …Read more About “Gardening Can Be For The Birds!”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss my down to earth practical advice for a variety of gardening, lawn and landscaping questions. This show covers a lot in an hour so tune in if you are new to gardening or just not sure what needs to be done in the month of …Read more About “What To Do In The Garden In May”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I chat with Native Plant Evangelist and Author Miriam Goldberger. We chat about wildflowers, her Wildflower Farm as well as her new book “Taming Wildflowers”. Are you seeing a pattern?! Grab a cup of tea, listen and enjoy!
I have to admit I thought Canada Blooms was more about water, rocks and walls than it was about the gardens this year. Once again water played a large part in alot of the booths. How about making the eaves trough (a necessary evil) an interesting focal point? We would all love garden furniture …Read more About “Water, Rocks And Walls At Canada Blooms 2015”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week, Jane from the Urban Nature Store is my guest on the show. We discuss the spring bird migration and back yard bird feeding. Jane gives us alot of suggestions on all we can do to prepare our feeders, yards and gardens to welcome home the birds. I …Read more About “Spring Bird Migration And Back Yard Bird Feeding”
1) DON’T walk on lawn or in garden while it is still wet; you will do more harm compacting the soil than good. 2) DON’T rake lawn until it has REALLY dried out; you will disturb the healthy roots more than you benefit the dead roots AND walking on the lawn really does compact the …Read more About “6 Tips Everyone Should Know About Early Spring Lawn Care”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me for a solo show where I discuss all the do’s and don’ts for early spring here in Southern Ontario. I encourage keen gardeners to take their time getting out there while the ground and gardens are still very wet. More damage can occur in the long run …Read more About “Early Spring Gardening Do’s And Don’ts”