Resource Articles - Haliburton County Master Gardeners

Aquatic Plants of the Near Shoreline and Wetlands

May 9, 2023

If you have the good fortune to live close to a marsh you will be able to observe the comings and goings of the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet. Wetlands are comparable to rainforests...

Gardening with Nature Native Plants and Natural Shorelines

By-laws to Protect Native Vegetation

May 9, 2023

Before you take any serious site alteration to your property it’s important to consult your township and/or county office for guidance. If you see activity on a neighbouring property that is concerning, you can also...

Deterring Canada Geese

May 1, 2023

Did you know that the Canada goose is not native to the Haliburton region? Historically their nesting grounds were limited to the Arctic tundra, to the Western Prairies and to the grasslands and wetlands of...

Gardening with Nature Local Knowledge Native Plants and Natural Shorelines Native Plants for Your Property including Shorelines Pests

Deer Me…

April 30, 2023

DEER PROOFING STRATEGIES Many gardeners have their own deer-proofing ideas ~ from the bar of soap hanging from a tree to the group of aluminum foil plates or cds waving in the breeze. While some of...

Gardening with Nature Local Knowledge Pests Planning and Design Tips Zone 4 challenges

General Pruning Tips

April 30, 2023

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 you aren’t going to kill...

Fruits Growing Food Pruning and other practises

Natural Landscaping Solutions

April 30, 2023

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 pretty good job holding things...

Native Plants for Your Property including Shorelines

PLANTING GARLIC ‘Here in the Haliburton Highlands’

January 20, 2023

Keep it simple…follow some basic steps…let them sleep…greet them in the spring! Plant between Thanksgiving and mid-November here in the Highlands Our growing season is not long and therefore by planting in the fall, roots...

Growing Food Herbs Local Knowledge Perennials Sunny Sites Vegetables

Pruning and Maintenance of Gooseberry Bushes

January 20, 2023

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 (10-10-10). Can be grown in...

Fruits Growing Food Perennials Pruning and other practises

Pruning and Maintenance of Raspberry Canes

January 20, 2023

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 rows. This prevents loss of...

Fruits Growing Food Perennials Pruning and other practises

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