Trees & Shrubs
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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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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Northumberland Master Gardener Summer 2014 Trip
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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Bonsai
On June 11, 2014 the Northumberland Master Gardeners welcomed Joan Greenaway to their meeting. Joan Greenaway is a founding member of the Matsuyama Society of Durham Region. Joan gave an interesting and informative power point presentation on Japanese Bonsai, a … Continue reading
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Winter Mouse Damage
As the snow melted slowly this year winter damage became very apparent. Besides the downed trees and branches from the 2013 December ice storm I discovered mice damage to my Burning Bush (euonymus alatus). All of the stems have been … Continue reading
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Why we prune
We prune for several reasons – to keep plants healthy, to encourage bloom, to repair damage, and to maintain specific plants to a desired height, shape or size. Fruit trees are pruned to encourage a better fruit crop and for … Continue reading