By K.D from the GWMG, for the Wellington Advertiser August 2021 From hardware shops to big box stores, to florists and numerous specialty boutiques – you may have noticed that tropical plants are back in a big way. One only…
Scores of Splendid Serviceberries
By Judy Brisson, for the Puslinch Pioneer, June 2021 Q My daughter just bought her first home, a townhouse with a small front yard about 5m by 5m. I suggested a lilac but she wants a native tree. Can you…
Lymantria dispar dispar moth
Q: I heard about an invasive species called Lymantria dispar dispar moth in our area. What kind of damage does it do, and how can I help to control it in my neighbourhood? A: The LDD moth (Lymantria dispar dispar…
Growing Giants
By Conrad Wheildon for the Puslinch Pioneer, March 2021 Have you ever thought of trying to grow something really big in your vegetable patch but don’t have the room to grow a massive pumpkin or squash? Why not have a…
Caring for Houseplants in Winter
by Kiki D., for the Puslinch Pioneer February 2021 Q: How do I take care of my tropical plants in winter? A: Canada is well-known for its long winters, making indoor gardening a popular hobby. Houseplants are a fantastic way…
In Search of Hardy Roses
For the Puslinch Pioneer, by Susan Mason. November 2020 Wild, Old Garden, Modern I glory in my garden for all its aesthetic qualities: beautiful colours, shapes and forms, fragrant flowers and ever-present buzzing pollinators. I also wonder about the unseen…
Container Gardening
Article for the Puslinch Pioneer, by Heather Rajotte Q: I want to grow my own vegetables, but I don’t have any space in my garden. How can I make it happen? A: There are countless ways to incorporate home grown…
Naturalizing Spring Bulbs
by Lianne Krane, for the Puslinch Pioneer Most of you probably know the world-famous Keukenhof, the most beautiful tulip garden in the world. Every year millions of tourists visits this garden…and it is only open in spring! Every year, a…
Pizza Garden
Q: I’ve got my three children, aged 5 to 11, confined to home now due to COVID19. What can you suggest to introduce them to vegetable gardening? A: Most children love to get their hands dirty and eating the fruits…
Spring Preparation: Perennial Beds and More
Puslinch Pioneer—March , 2020 By Margaret Stewart, Guelph and Wellington Master Gardeners Question: In spring, what are some ways to prepare perennial beds/mixed borders for the coming season? When the snow melts, winter-crazed gardeners eagerly anticipate spring clean up. If…