Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners, Nature Guelph and The Guelph Enabling Garden are joining forces again this year for a combined plant sale Saturday, May 26, at the City of Guelph Waterworks Department (29 Waterworks Place). The event takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine.…
Amaryllis are popular holiday gift plants, no doubt because of their large, showy flowers and easy care. Although many people throw them out after blooming, it is possible to bring your Amaryllis back into bloom every year. To bring your…
A generous dose of Lauris nobilis can help banish the winter blues. You may know this splendid perennial with the dark green leathery leaves as Bay Laurel and you have probably been using its fragrant leaves in your soups and…
The history, purpose, qualifications and contributions of Canada’s Master Gardeners are showcased in a Toronto Star feature by gardening expert Mark Cullen and son Ben Cullen, a member of Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners. The article, Master Gardeners are in a class of their own,…
Kia Ora! (good health in Maori) A recent job offer in Auckland New Zealand prompted my husband and I to pack up four suitcases with an assortment of clothing and take the opportunity to live in a country known for its…
There were garden delights and inspiration for everyone (and then some!) during the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners’ (GWMG) annual bus tour, an excursion that featured five enchanting private gardens, two wineries and a marvellous visit to Vineland Nurseries in the lush Niagara Region June 24.…
07 Mar 2017 5:25 PM | Anonymous Sean James, a Guelph-Wellington Master Gardener, will receive an Ontario Volunteer Service Award! We want to thank Sean for his hard work and dedication. Sean is an extremely knowledgeable member who continually strives to…
16 Apr 2016 12:10 PM | Anonymous “Day in the Garden” Hemerocallis named after Guelph-Wellington Master Gardener’s popular annual Day in the Garden’s 20th Anniversary (2016)
04 Feb 2016 11:06 AM | Anonymous Share your thoughts and recommendations on Ontario’s draft Pollinator Health Action Plan to help improve pollinator health in the province! More information can be found at: OMAFRA: Pollinator Health Strategy.
Looking for planting ideas for an area with deep shade? The following plan for deep shade includes plants that are either native or attract birds, bees or butterflies. The design would nicely fill an area about 25 feet long and about 8 feet…