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How do I grow Asparagus in Haliburton County?

February 15, 2022

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 […]

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How can I keep slugs from eating my hostas?

February 15, 2022

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 […]

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Foxgloves (Digitalis) are poisonous, should we remove them from our garden? Do deer eat them?

February 15, 2022

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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It’s a cold and wet spring. I grew cherry tomatoes from seed over winter and they are ready for transplant. When do you think I can safely put in my tomatoes?

February 15, 2022

We would suggest you transplant into a larger pot and nip the shoots/flowers to keep it in the vegetative state. If your soil is wet and heavy due to a […]

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