Articles

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener Your mother may have told you to stop thinking about sex, but if we don'tpay attention to plant sex we are putting our very existence at risk. Plant sex is…

By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG It is so sad to see our gardens lose their blooms for the season.  Hydrangeas are one of the last blooms to hang on in the garden, and we…

By Joan Neiman-Agapas, Master Gardener, SCMG Have you ever tried to tighten a screw with a nail file? Have you ever tried to hammer in a nail with the heel of a shoe? Neither of…

By Anna Sauve, Master Gardener, SCMG The colour show in your garden doesn’t have to end after summer fades. A trick of good garden design is making sure something is blooming throughout the seasons. Fall-blooming…

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener  Yet another invasive insect is on our doorstep, pushing its way to our border at Niagara Falls. This time, it's the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) threatening fruit trees, vineyards, our…

By Cynthia Lauer, Master Gardener, SCMG While it may be premature to announce the end of the lawn, gardeners have valid and growing doubts about the value of perfectly manicured turf. Part 1 of this article reviewed the…

By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG While you are tucked into your bed, dreaming the night away, the night shift is working its magic in your garden. Who are these magicians? They are the pollinators…

By Cynthia Lauer, Master Gardener, SCMG As the dominant landscaping feature, lawns enjoy tremendous popularity as a tough outdoor carpet whether in a narrow urban backyard or a large public park.   But there is a…

By Stephanie Brash, Master Gardener, SCMG Do you have a part shade yard, and really want a vegetable garden? All is not lost, there are plenty of options for you! There are actually many vegetables…

By Anna Sauve, Master Gardener These perennial selections are reliable, more disease resistant, have good shape and form, and require little work in terms of pruning and trimming. They are all plants of size and…