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Pollinating Garden Essentials

Pollinating Garden Essentials

By Scott Mcintaggart, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG We've all heard a lot about the role that butterflies, birds, bees, bats, insects and other animals play in facilitating pollination (the transfer of pollen from the anthers…

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Stop Growing Your Own Mosquitoes!
Mosquito (Culex pipiens) female

Stop Growing Your Own Mosquitoes!

By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG In Ontario the typical mosquito season has been May to September, however, with the recent warming trend it can start as early as April and last well into October. …

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Put Some Colour Into Your World!

Put Some Colour Into Your World!

By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG Of the many joys of spring - more daylight, warmth in the air - nothing makes me happier than seeing pops of colour return to our outside world. Who…

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Companion Planting… Are You My Friend?

Companion Planting… Are You My Friend?

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener, SCMG Companion planting is about natural balance and growing plants together that can be mutually beneficial. Planting your vegetable garden with plants that repel pests will help increase yields, reduce…

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Invasive Species: Canada Thistle

Invasive Species: Canada Thistle

By Scott Mcintaggart, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG Scientific Name: Cirsium arvensis Family: Asteraceae Common Names: Canada thistle, Creeping thistle, California thistle, Field thistle, Cursed thistle Canada Thistle is not Canadian! Originally from Northern Africa, Western…

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What Makes An Invasive Plant Invasive?

What Makes An Invasive Plant Invasive?

By Cynthia B. Lauer, Master Gardener, SCMG Whether it’s periwinkle, English ivy, creeping bellflower, garlic mustard, dog-strangling vine, honeysuckle, or buckthorn among many others, chances are that you’ve done battle with an invasive plant. Digging,…

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Hellebores – Early Spring Beauties

Hellebores – Early Spring Beauties

By Pat Cook, Master Gardener, SCMG Hellebores - Do you have hellebores in your spring garden? Early spring is when hellebores take center stage in Ontario gardens. Even when flattened by the harsh temperatures of…

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Invasive Species: the Spotted Lantern Fly

Invasive Species: the Spotted Lantern Fly

Spotted Lantern Fly (Lycorma delicatula)  By Joan Sundeen, Master Gardener in-Training, SCMG Why should we be concerned?  This striking but destructive insect poses a threat to Canadian agriculture and your vigilance is needed.  The Spotted…

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Read more about the article The Problem With Lawns

The Problem With Lawns

By Cynthia B. Lauer, Master Gardener, SCMG Lush, green lawns are a dominant landscaping feature. The standard blend of Kentucky bluegrass, fescues, and perennial rye grass serves as an outdoor carpet whether in an urban…

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Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors

By Pat Cook, Master Gardener, SCMG It’s getting to be that time of year when I long to start my vegetable garden. I’m sure my neighbours wonder why there is a bright glow coming from…

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