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…
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…
March Garden Chores
By Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG For Canadian Hardiness Zones 4 and 5 March is here and I’m impatient to get outdoors and start working on my garden. However, I know that being overly keen…
A Visit to The Millennium Seed Bank
By Joan Sundeen, Master Gardener, SCMG You have likely read that two in five plant species are at risk of extinction. Many areas of the world, especially wild areas, are vulnerable. Sensitive alpine, dryland, coastal…
Valentine’s Day and the Tradition of Flowers
Flowers for Valentines: A Long-Honoured Tradition of Love and Romance By Susie Cosack, Master Gardener, SCMG Flowers have long been associated with expressions of love, and no occasion displays this symbolism more than Valentine’s Day.…
Garden Before Spring Arrives – Try Winter Sowing!
By Pat Cook, Master Gardener, SCMG Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors in winter. The process relies on sun, snow and rain and produces strong, sturdy plants. Here’s how easy it is: Step…
Despite the Gloom, It’s Time to Bloom!
By Katie Goulbourne, Master Gardener in Training, SCMG As the days get shorter and darker and winter heralds cold and snow, gardeners long for some colour and brightness to tide them over. While days are…