Author: Simcoe County Master Gardener

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!…

By Scott McIntaggart, Master Gardener in Training, SCMG “No Mow May” is a catchy title, chosen by a group in the United Kingdom know as Plantlife. Its premise was to encouraged people to stop mowing…

By Tina Solem, Master Gardener in Training, SCMG  Spring has finally arrived! At long last, local garden centres are bustling with shoppers in search of new additions.  When browsing ornamentals, it is hard to ignore…