It’s a Bug Eat Bug World!
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…
Self-Seeding Annuals
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…
Tulips and Daffodils are Almost Done… Now What Do I Do?
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…
Your Local Master Gardeners’ Favourite Plants
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? …
Make a Fabulous Container!
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!…
Is “No Mow May” Beneficial to Pollinators?
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…
May Garden Chores
by Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG For Canadian Hardiness Zones 4 and 5 There is no denying that spring is here. Even in my 4B garden I’ve got snowdrops blooming, iris up and the hellebores…
Single and Ready to Mingle: Why Single Flowers are More Attractive to Pollinators Than Doubles
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…
Pansies! A Great Way to Bring in Spring!
by Pat Duncan, Master Gardener, SCMG The weather is still cool, but it’s definitely time for some spring colour. Pansies are the perfect choice for spring containers. Pansies are one of the most popular and recognizable cool…
April Garden Chores
by Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG For Canadian Hardiness Zones 4 and 5 They say “April showers bring May flowers”, which is great, except for all the mud around here! This is the month to…