How Do We Keep Those Orchids Blooming?
By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG Ah those lovely orchids, the strappy or grassy foliage is tropical and different compared to many houseplants but what we really want to see are those exotic blooms! How…
Hydrangeas: To Prune or Not to Prune?
By Joan Nieman-Agapas, Master Gardener, SCMG To prune or not to prune? That is the question. Before you proceed with the secateurs, you must know WHAT type of plant you have. Hydrangeas belong to a…
Crop Rotation in the Vegetable Garden: A Crucial Planning Step
By Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG Spring is on the horizon and you are keen to get out into your vegetable garden, seed packets and transplants in hand. Do you make a plan for your…
Growing Young Gardeners
By Charlotte Vorstermans, Master Gardener, SCMG How do you get children to enjoy working in the garden? Whether it is your own backyard veggie plot, a community garden or even kids growing up on a…
Choosing the Right Pruning Tool for the Job
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…
Composting: Turning Garbage Into Gold
By Stephanie Brash, Master Gardener, SCMG Have you ever wanted to try your hand at composting, but were afraid it would be too difficult? Too labour intensive? Smelly? Well, it’s time you gave “hot composting”…
Tomato Talk
By Pat Duncan, Master Gardener, SCMG. Tomatoes are one of my favourite things to grow in my vegetable garden. Maybe it’s because they grow taller than any other plants that I grow and the tomato harvest…
Creative Staring
By Charlotte Vorstermans, Master Gardener, SCMG. I am often asked how I decide to place plants and how do I chose these plants in the first place? I do what I call “Creative Staring”. That is, sitting…
It’s Spring Tune-up Time For Your Lawn!
by Gail Cocker, Master Gardener In Training, SCMG. The days are longer, the sun feels warmer and you are itching to get out in your yard. Your instincts are correct; a few spring maintenance tasks will…
Get Your Garden Ready!
By Charlotte Vorstermans, Master Gardener, SCMG It seems that spring is finally upon us! We gardeners are eternal optimists and ever ready to get out to our gardens. Cleaning a garden not only involves the plants…