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Save the Rain! Eco-Responsible Water Management

By Joan Sundeen, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG Rainwater is a valuable resource. Don't let it get away! Capture it by using a rainbarrel. What Is A Rain Barrel? Rain barrels are vessels positioned on a…

Clematis

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG The ultimate goal of gardening is NOT the growing of plants … but the cultivation and perfection of human beings. I adapted this phrase from The One-Straw Revolution…

Daylilies

By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG My Mother once got me a plaque that stated “Everyone is entitled to my opinion.” In that vein, it is my opinion that dayliies belong in…

New House, New Garden – Not So Fast!

By Jane Ying, Master Gardener in Training, SCMG Ready to plant a dream garden in your new yard - Not So Fast! Many of us who have recently moved into newly constructed houses can’t wait…

Spring Tips for Roses

By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG Spring is here! Once the Forsythia blooms it is safe to uncover and prune your roses. It may still be a little chilly, but they are ready to start…

Edible Gardens

by Anja Lowrence, Master Gardener, SCMG Enjoy your flowers two ways: food for both your eyes and taste buds! Have you ever wondered if there were things in your garden that you can eat? I’m…

Growing Orchids… The Lazy Way!

By Jane Ying, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG Why grow orchids? Stunning flowers lasting for months Very affordable price and widely available With a little care, it will re-flower many times and live for many years…

SHEroes of Horticulture #2: Jennie Butchart

By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG This is the 2nd instalment in a series celebrating the women who helped shape horticulture and gardening in Canada. Jennie Butchart - Creator of The Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC…

Each August, we go to stay with our friend in Bethany Beach, Delaware at her beach house to photograph hummers. She has the perfect spot for this, and it's something we love doing. This was a serendipity shot! We had hoped that the hummers would go for her hibiscus flowers, but the whole time we were there, no dice. I had begun packing up my camera equipment, preparing to leave for home when this ruby-throated hummingbird finally showed up. I loved the colors both in the bird and in the hibiscus, but what really caught my eye was the contrast between the tiny bird and the big, bright blossom. I used a Nikon D610 camera to take the photo. I think a used a Tamron 28-300mm lens also

Calling All Beneficials!

By Stephanie Jansen Master Gardener in-Training, SCMG Do you know plants can communicate? When it comes to calling the birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden, one way the plants can communicate,…

The cardinal flower has adapted to be dependent only on the ruby-throated hummingbird for pollination. It is by the hummingbird's forehead coming in contact with the bloom that collects the pollen; which the hummingbird then carries to another cardinal flower bloom; to complete the pollination process.

Seeing “Red”? Plant it in the Garden!

By Katie Goulbourne, Master Gardener In Training, SCMG There is no denying that colour influences our everyday life. Colour selection has the ability to shape our well-being and mood. Many decisions we make, either consciously…