Seasonal Tasks

Outdoor Planting in Winter for Spring Seedlings

Christine Westbrook provides her first try at winter sowing: I am new to the winter planting scene and hope that it works! Any type of container will do. Drill holes in top and bottom and cut the sides to make … Continue reading

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Overwintering Rosemary

To overwinter potted rosemary in a cold climate consider these steps. Firstly, prune the plant lightly to reduce stress and encourage compact growth.  Place the pot in a sunny location, preferably near a south-facing window, ensuring it receives at least … Continue reading

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May Garden Highlights and Tasks

Northumberland Master Gardeners would like to share what they like best about their May Gardens and some of the tasks that they are planning to accomplish. Tanya Crowell tells us that the big activity in her garden this spring is … Continue reading

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Looking After Our Feathered Friends

As we find ourselves in the depths of winter, it is important to remember to feed the birds. This month, Northumberland Master Gardeners would like to share some tips for creating a garden feeding area for the birds and some … Continue reading

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Northumberland Master Gardeners Share Tasks For Gardens in October

For the October edition of the Northumberland Master Gardener newsletter, in lieu of a meeting report, I asked members to share the October garden tasks they have planned. Shelly Fredericks shared this: “One thing I enjoy doing in autumn is … Continue reading

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Some Tips to Keep In Mind When Arranging Your Winter Containers

This arrangement was created by one of the participants at our Winter Container Workshop When you are planning your winter containers keep these tips in mind Use seasonal branches and berries.  Cedar, spruce  eucalyptus, magnolia, white pine redtwig dogwood,  red … Continue reading

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