Pruning and Maintenance of Rose Bushes
General Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Water 1 inch per week from spring until after harvest. Roses are heavy feeders. Spring: Fertilize with a slow release, balanced […]
How to Plan a Vegetable Garden
Need a primer or a refresher on how to start a veggie garden? We couldn’t have laid it out any better than Sharon Hanna whose article appears in Garden Making […]
Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation is not just for Farmers You are what you eat! In this day and age when increasing attention is paid to the quality of the food we eat, […]
Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Excerpt from OMAFRA Publication 505 ‘Ontario Weeds’ It is essential that Goldenrod, Solidago spp., [verge d’or, solidage], not be confused with Common ragweed. Several species of Goldenrod occur throughout Ontario […]
Gardening in the Highlands
As many northern gardeners will agree there are challenges to gardening in the highlands. The impulse to keep trying speaks to the doggedness and persistence of the type of character […]
Components of Soil
Mineral soils consist of four major components: 1. Mineral Materials sand, silt and clay are the 3 major components of the mineral fraction of soil they account for 45%-50% of […]
General Pruning Tips
When to Prune The best time to prune most woody plants is during the cold season when they are dormant. If circumstances force you to prune later in the season […]
Pruning and Maintenance of Raspberry Canes
General Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Water 1 inch per week from spring until after harvest. Keep bushes tidy by removing “suckers” that grow outside of designated […]
Pruning and Maintenance of Gooseberry Bushes
General Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Water 1 inch per week from spring until after harvest. Every 3-4 years fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer […]
Three Invasive Species to Avoid When Planning your Garden
Scientific Name: Lythrum salicaria L. Common Name: Purple Loosestrife Family: Lythraceae (Loosestrife) Type of Plant: Herbaceous Perennial Usage: Ornamental Identifying Characteristics: Stems & roots: Stout plant, erect (24-48in); 4 angled […]