Tag Archives: Northumberland Master Gardeners

Come Join Us, Become a Master Gardener

Northumberland Master Gardeners Come Join Us WHO WE ARE Northumberland Master Gardeners was established in 2005 and is a member of Master Gardeners of Ontario (MGOI). Established in 1985, Master Gardeners of Ontario is a registered charity run by volunteers … Continue reading

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Dahlias

At their  March 11 2015  meeting, Northumberland  Master Gardeners were pleased to welcome Marian Jean of Oakridge Dahlias. Marian provided many beautiful pictures and a great deal of information on growing dahlias. Dahlias come in a large variety of  heights … Continue reading

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Vegetable Gardening

Our speaker for  the Jan 2015 Northumberland Master Gardener meeting was Betty DeLong. Betty talked about growing vegetables.  Much of her insight was first hand as  she grew up on a farm and grew a vegetable garden while raising a … Continue reading

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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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Pennsylvania Pictures

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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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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