Six Native Plants to Incorporate Into Your Landscape in 2025
It’s the new year, and if you are like us Haliburton County Master Gardeners, these -20℃ nights lately have us dreaming of spring. And even though the ground is frozen […]
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 […]
Natural Landscaping Solutions
Plants have roots.They have roots that intertwine, roots that mat together, roots that penetrate deeply and anchor around rocks, roots that prevent soil from washing away. Nature has done a […]
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 […]
Shoreline Restoration
The ribbon of land between the lake and cottage has undergone monumental changes since lake development began. Many cottage owners removed the natural vegetation at the shoreline in an attempt […]
Beware of Invasive Species
There is perhaps a tendency to mistakenly think of plants as being “rooted in place”. However, their ever increasing ability to travel through direct and indirect human assistance to new […]
Gardening in Zone 4
Canada’s most recent Plant Hardiness Zone map takes a wide range of climate variables into account, like minimum winter temperatures, maximum temperatures, rainfall, snow cover, wind, and elevation. In Canada, […]
Blue Flag Iris
Blue Flag Iris (Native Ontario Wildflower)Other Common Names: American Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Flag Lily, Larger Blue Flag, Multi-coloured Blue Flag, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Water FlagFrench Names: Iris versicoloreHabitat: […]
Container Gardening
Container Garden – Patio Planter Even the smallest of spaces can enjoy the beauty of flowers or vegetables in well arranged containers. Container gardening is about more than just filling […]