Garden Design
Three favourite indigenous species – for the win! By Laura Johnston
Indigenous plantings often get a bad rap, but let me tell you, they are truly amazing! As someone who promotes their use in landscaping, I’ve heard all the doubts and concerns. “Wait, you plant weeds? Won’t they look messy?” Well, … Continue reading
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Goldenrod and the Gardener – by Carol Anderson
Goldenrod (Solidago) is a native wild flower that grows across most of Canada and the US. There are more than 25 goldenrods that are native to Ontario. The most common goldenrod is Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) which is the one … Continue reading
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Designing a Native Plant Garden
Designing A Native Plant Garden Some people will avoid planting a native wild garden for fear that it will eventually become a mass of unsightly weeds. There are a few design ideas that can help prevent that and help you … Continue reading
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Northumberland Master Gardeners Learn About Landscape Lighting
Our Guest Speaker for November was Paul Proulx, the owner of a local landscape irrigation and lighting business. He spoke to us about creating a beautiful landscape at night. His company uses FX Luminaire products, recommended by Paul for easy … Continue reading
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Northumberland Master Gardeners Share Plans For Their Gardens This Fall – Part 2
For the September Newsletter, I once again I asked Northumberland Master Gardeners to share some of the projects they have planned for their gardens this fall. Autumn is the perfect time to carry out garden renovations. What occurred during the … Continue reading
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Portable Drama
My favourite chapter was portable drama which in any other book would be called container gardening. Container gardening is the ultimate for four season gardening; spring bulbs, summer annuals, fall grasses and winter evergreens. I have chosen to list some … Continue reading
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