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Horticultural Societies and Garden Clubs

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… My last show of 2014 focuses on one of my favorite industry related topics; Horticultural Societies and Garden Clubs. Joining me on the show is Sigrid Squire, Past President and Treasurer with the Pickering Horticultural Society.  Listen and enjoy!  

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How to create an Evergreen Urn

Christmas urn

   How to create an evergreen urn:         If you need tips on how to create an evergreen urn and to make it your own, watch my video 

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December Gardening Tips

Simple Evergreen Urn

December Gardening Tips : indoor and outdoor gardening Don’t worry if your outdoor chores are not done yet, with no snow fall in sight there is still time to get everything completed before the holidays with these easy december gardening tips: 1. It is still ok to apply fall fertilizer on your lawn. 2. Mulch …Read more

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Holiday Plant Gift ideas

Christmas Cactus

Holiday Plant Gift ideas Amaryllis As far as holiday plant gift ideas go an Amaryllis Bulb is a perfect choice. The bulbs and kits can be found almost everywhere as soon as the pumpkins are out of the grocery stores and nurseries. They are one of the easiest bulbs to bring to bloom and the …Read more

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Holiday Plant Gift Giving Ideas

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… In this episode I share some holiday plant gift giving ideas for Amaryllis bulb kits, Christmas Cactus and Norfolk pine trees. I help you figure out which ideas would work for the person on your Christmas list.  Listen and enjoy!  

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Seasonal Gardens Of Fall 2014

Oakleaf Hydrangea

     

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November Gardening And Outdoor Decorating

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… In this episode we discuss my November Gardening and Outdoor Decorating tips, protecting evergreens for the winter. We also discuss tips on creating your own evergreen urn arrangements.  Listen and enjoy!

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November 2014 Tips

1. Cut the lawn shorter for its last trim of the year 2. Fertilize lawn with a fall fertilizer 3. Make sure newly planted large trees or evergreens are watered deeply until the ground freezes 4. Wrap newly planted Japanese Maple for winter protection 5. Make your own outdoor arrangement for winter before it gets …Read more

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Fall Clean Up And Winter Protection For Your Garden

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Welcome to my first episode of “Down The Garden Path”, my new internet gardening radio show! I am excited to discuss down to earth, practical advice on all things plants, gardens and landscape design. Join me for interesting topics and exciting guests. In this episode we discuss the end …Read more

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Thinking About Planting Bulbs? Now Is The Time!

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Bulbs, bulbs, bulbs! We think about planting them when they first come into the stores… too early in my opinion. We think to ourselves, “oh yea I should plant some of those this year” and then we go on enjoying Labour Day, get the kids back to school and then celebrate Thanksgiving. Then they go …Read more