Ask A Master Gardener – ‘Gardening for Winter Interest’November 2024 Puslinch PioneerBy Heather Rajotte, Guelph-Wellington Master GardenerPhoto: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lime’ (by H. Rajotte) Q: Winter is so dreary – how can I make my garden more interesting?A: Other than…
Dahlias
By GWMG Kat Granger for the Puslinch Pioneer, September 2021 I have Dahlias in my garden. How can I save them over the winter? Dahlia Fever is a thing! These flowers have an addicting way about them – once bitten…
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…
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…
A Spring Patio Planter
For the Puslinch Pioneer By Elizabeth Steggles Question: In early spring I am anxious to have a flower container by front door. Can you give me some ideas please? Image: Spring Planters Here’s an idea for about the time of…