Wild Raspberries
Question Our property has very large patches of raspberries. What is the best way to stop the raspberries from spreading further into the garden and woods? Answer First we would […]
Read MoreJakmanii Clematis
Over the winter the vine for my Clematis (Jakmanii, I believe) got overloaded with snow and the weight of the snow pulled it off the trellis. Should I clip everything […]
Read MoreI am moving from Toronto to the Haliburton Highlands. I would like some suggestions on bringing some of my plants that I love with me.
It would be best if you know if your plant will grow in zone 4. Toronto has a much warmer climate (zone 6). There is also location considerations. Does it […]
Read MoreCan I use seeds that I have saved from previous years?
Yes some seeds are still able to germinate especially if you have stored them in a dry, not too cold and dark place. Some seeds may have to be renewed […]
Read MoreWhat are some good plants for the Zone 4 shade garden?
Dark Shade: Hosta’s, bergenia, ferns, pulmonaria, Ligularia, Japanese painted ferns, heart leaf brunnera, rose turtlehead (chelone-this will take dense shade and very acidic soil if kept moist), cimicifuga ramose (bugbane-will […]
Read MoreHow do I grow Asparagus in Haliburton County?
Asparagus needs a sunny spot and slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 – 6.7 which is common in the county. They are a medium heavy feeder liking high […]
Read MoreHow can I keep slugs from eating my hostas?
There are a number of methods gardeners use to keep their hostas free from slugs. Like deer proofing your garden, some methods seem to work and others do not. Good […]
Read MoreHow do I fight lawn weeds using Corn Meal Gluten?
Ideally, you should apply Corn Meal Gluten three times a year, but the spring and fall applications are the most important. Fall application prevents weed root systems from establishing before […]
Read MoreFoxgloves (Digitalis) are poisonous, should we remove them from our garden? Do deer eat them?
We would not remove them. Foxgloves are poisonous but no more so than many other common perennials. (eg: daffodils, delphinium, larkspur, lily of the valley…) Deer are too smart and […]
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