Author: Simcoe County Master Gardener

By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG Most of us associate the fall gardening season with planting the bulbs that will provide beautiful and much-needed colour in the spring, but there’s another bulb you might consider…

By Susie Cosack, Master Gardener, SCMG Spring garden bulbs are a popular way to add colour and beauty to gardens, and they are ideal for those busy or beginning gardeners.  Bulbs planted in the fall, need…

By Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG As the growing season winds down and the days are getting shorter and cooler, do you have a sense of relief in knowing that your garden labour is nearly…

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener, SCMG Don't do as I do ... do as I say! I am guilty of letting an invasive species run amok in some of my gardens. And not that I…

By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG Recently I joined both the Huronia and Canadian Rose Societies - and immediately felt guilty for doing so. With the planet in such peril, with what we know about…

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener, SCMG The truth is that most insects are not harmful to us or our gardens.  If we put more effort into learning to recognize pest-eating helpful insects, it would reduce our…

By Cynthia B. Lauer, Master Gardener, SCMG There’s no better way of inviting lavish colour into your garden than annuals. Whether at the edges of perennial beds, in containers, or tucking them between shrubs, attractive…

By Pat Duncan, Master Gardener, SCMG Daffodils and other spring bulbs put on a glorious show each spring, but what do you do once the flowers fade? Many home gardeners wonder about how to put…

By Jane Ying, Master Gardener, SCMG What plants should I add to my garden to fill the bare spots?  What will be a good plant to replace the one that no longer meets my expectations? …

By Stephanie Brash, Master Gardener, SCMG Are you stuck in a rut with your annual containers? Do you do the same thing year after year because it feels “safe”? Well, it’s time to break free!…