Garden Design
Gardening with Winter in Mind
The Winter Garden: maximizing the garden’s interest from November to April. By Tanya Crowell Picture in your mind a pale blue winter sky. In front of it see a red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera), denuded of leaves, its glorious … Continue reading
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Trees with Ornamental Bark
Trees with Ornamental Bark The winter garden does not have to be gray and boring. Gardeners everywhere have become increasingly keen to provide winter interest in their gardens. Trees with ornamental bark provide year round interest but a snowy winter … Continue reading
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Canadian Gardening Zones
Can you grow a Flowering Dogwood in Northumberland County ?? MAYBE!!! Sometimes when you are reading gardening articles or shopping at a nursery, you will see references to Zones or Hardiness Zones. Canada has nine zones, ranging from 0 (the … Continue reading
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Ornamental Trees and Shrubs for Fall Colour
Small Trees and Shrubs for Fall Colour There are many colourful trees and shrubs but this entry will suggest those that grow well in Northumberland County, Ontario. Location sometimes determines the leaf colour and timing of colour; trees in full … Continue reading
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Tagged burning bush, fall colour, garden design, Northumberland Master Gardeners, ornamental trees, serviceberry, shrubs
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Pennsylvania Pictures
Northumberland Master Gardeners have taken several trips to Philadelphia area so would like to share some photos. LONGWOOD GARDENS CHANTICLEER NEMOURS MANSION AND GARDENS WINTERTHUR
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Ornamental Trees
On Wed Oct 8 2014 Northumberland Master Gardeners welcomed John Moore of Baltimore Valley Garden Centre as guest speaker. John showed beautiful pictures of the many trees and shrubs he has for sale at his Garden Centre and provided lots … Continue reading
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