Trees & Shrubs

Gardening Problems and Their Solutions

Posted on June 21, 2021 by admin

For the June Newsletter, I asked Northumberland Master Gardeners to share some of their gardening challenges and to describe the steps they have taken to solve the problems. Interesting enough the problems they shared this time are all related to … Continue reading →

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LIST OF PLANTS RECOMMENDED BY TATTOED GARDENER

Posted on March 22, 2021 by admin

LIST OF PLANTS RECOMMENDED BY TATTOED GARDENER Syneilesis aconitifolia Jeffersonia Dubia Deinanthe caerulea, Spigelia marilandica, Podophyllum pleianthum,   CLEMATIS Freckles – tiny flowers difficult to grow Empress – Raymond Evison Avant guarde Crystal Fountain Tie Dye – Jacomanii Vienella Clematis … Continue reading →

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Taking in the Fall: how to enjoy fall color and make use of all those leaves.

Posted on September 24, 2019 by admin

This is one of the best times of the year to get out into the woods and onto the trails. The bugs are mostly finished their business of making us into lunch, the days are cool and clear and the … Continue reading →

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Best Colourful Trees and Shrubs – Perfect Plants For Igniting Your Garden – Marion Jarvie

Posted on May 13, 2019 by admin

Colourful Trees and Shrubs On May 09 2019, five Northumberland Master Gardeners traveled to Thornhill Ontario to visit the garden of Marion Jarvie and to listen to her garden talk -Best Colourful Trees and Shrubs – Perfect Plants for Igniting … Continue reading →

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Hydrangeas

Posted on October 19, 2017 by admin

  Master Gardeners are frequently asked about care/pruning of Hydrangeas. The answer varies depending on type of hydrangea; there are 4 common types. All hydrangeas grow best in rich, medium moisture, well drained soil in part shade. All pruning should … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Life of Trees

Posted on March 16, 2017 by admin

The Hidden Life of Trees By:  Peter Wohlleben A book worth reading.  Peter says that the forest is a social network.  Trees are like human families.  Tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they … Continue reading →

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