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By Marianne Lepa, Master Gardener In Training, SCMG   Those of us lucky enough to have room for fruit trees in our gardens know the delights of enjoying homegrown fruits right from the tree. From…

By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG Why do these plants make such good houseplants?  They thrive in indoor temperatures, light and humidity, they need little watering, and they come in various forms and colours!  Many…

By Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG It is so sad to see our gardens lose their blooms for the season.  Hydrangeas are one of the last blooms to hang on in the garden, and we…

By Cynthia B. Lauer, Master Gardener, SCMG Evidence-based designers create therapeutic gardens for people struggling with a wide range of illnesses. But the healing properties of plants can be enjoyed by anyone seeking well-being and…

By Joan Neiman-Agapas, Master Gardener, SCMG. One wise garden pundit described a weed ‘as a plant whose merits have yet to be discovered’. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary defines a weed as  ‘a wild plant growing…

By Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG I confess, I just love to grow my own tomatoes. There is nothing better than chomping down on a handful of just –picked cherry tomatoes grown in my own…

By  Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG Over 1/3 of residential water is used outside in the summer.   We all need to use water in our gardens.  Regular watering is necessary for any new plants that…

By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener In Training, SCMG Get out your sharpest secateurs, micro-tip pruning snips, or garden scissors and prepare to lop off stems, stalks, leaves and blooms that no longer showcase your perennials.…

by Linda Peacock, Master Gardener, SCMG. Ninety percent of plants depend on cross-pollination and it is essential in keeping the botanical gene pool healthy and varied. In Canada, $1.2 billion worth of produce a year depends…

By Joan Sundeen, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG   Rainwater is a valuable resource. Don't let it get away! Capture it by using a rainbarrel.  What Is A Rain Barrel?  Rain barrels are vessels positioned on a…