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2024 Master Gardeners of Ontario Conference – Deadline Approaching!

Posted on February 27, 2024 by admin

The registration deadline for the MGOI conference is fast approaching – register by March 4, 2024 for the two-day conference to be held on April 26-27, 2024 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre.  This year’s conference has … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Seedy Saturday on February 17!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by admin

Join the Northumberland Master Gardeners and wonderful vendors at Seedy Saturday on February 17, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 54 Toronto Road, Port Hope! For more information about Seedy Saturdays all over Canada, visit Seeds of Diversity’s events … Continue reading →

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Northumberland Master Gardener’s Gardens

Posted on August 22, 2023 by admin

This month Northumberland Master Gardeners would like to share pictures of their gardens. There is a lot of interest among members to naturalize their gardens by adding native wildflowers. This helps the environment by creating diverse habitat for wildlife and  … Continue reading →

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Ed Reekie

Posted on May 15, 2023 by admin

For 26 years, Ed lived and gardened in the Annapolis Valley area of Atlantic Canada.  Four years ago he relocated (along with 1200 rhodo plants!) to the Brighton area, a far different climate with new challenges. Ed promotes rhododendrons for … Continue reading →

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Designing a Native Plant Garden

Posted on March 13, 2023 by admin

Designing A Native Plant Garden Some people will avoid planting a native wild garden for fear that it will eventually become a mass of unsightly weeds. There are a few design ideas that can help prevent that and help you … Continue reading →

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Some General Pruning Rules To Keep In Mind

Posted on November 17, 2022 by admin

Here are some general pruning rules to keep in mind: Prune after the shrubs have flowered. For example bridal wreath spirea which flowers in June, should be pruned right after the blooms fade. Pruning in the late summer or fall … Continue reading →

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