Perennials

Pennsylvania Pictures

Posted on October 18, 2014 by admin

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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Spring Bulbs – Keukenhof

Posted on October 5, 2014 by admin

At our September 2014 Master Gardener meeting, Dugald Cameron, president of Gardenimport, an online and mail-order perennial specialist company, spoke to us about spring bulbs. Dugald and his family started Gardenimport in 1983 because they couldn’t find the quality or … Continue reading →

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Northumberland Master Gardener Summer 2014 Trip

Posted on August 21, 2014 by admin

Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley Garden Tour Once again, the NMG Organizing Committee presented Members and Friends with a spectacular itinerary of historic, world-class gardens, estates and an arboretum. Fifty-four of us travelled with Coach Canada from Peterborough, Port Hope and Brighton over … Continue reading →

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A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

Posted on May 25, 2014 by admin

At their  May 14 2014 meeting  the Northumberland Master Gardeners welcomed  Shari -Lynn Shafir as quest speaker. Shari-Lynn is president of the greater Toronto Rose Society, a rose judge, landscaper and Master Gardener.  Shari-Lynn recognizes that many people have given … Continue reading →

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Staking Peonies

Posted on May 3, 2014 by admin

The goal of staking is to maintain the typical fountain shape of the peony bush but keep the flowers from falling in the mud. Many peonies will be self supporting and not need staking. Location makes a difference to staking … Continue reading →

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Tree Peonies

Posted on October 8, 2013 by admin

Hardy to zone 3 or 4, tree peonies bloom several weeks ahead of herbaceous peonies.  With huge silky blooms and attractive deeply cut foliage, they are attractive all season.  Once established, they are easy to care for.  Unlike herbaceous peonies … Continue reading →

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