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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…

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…

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…

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”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

by Joan Nieman-Agapas, Master Gardener, SCMG. Does the thought of pruning make you anxious? Are you afraid to pick up those secateurs to tame that unruly shrub? Truly, all you need to do is master a few…

by Charlotte Vorstermans, Master Gardener, SCMG. Don’t hurry that spring cleanup!  A basic guide as to why. Yes, the weather is getting warmer and the sun is out and you’re just itching to get to that…