It is that time of year when the spring bulbs that you ordered last spring and summer are arriving in the mail. The nurseries are full of boxes of bulbs that give us hope for spring blooms. Northumberland Master Gardeners … Continue reading
Edible Garden Weeds of Canada, Szczawinski, Adam F., Turner, Nancy, 1988 This book will acquaint you with the edible qualities of plants that you encounter every day. It will introduce you to foods that are delicious, rich in vitamins and … Continue reading
For the October edition of the Northumberland Master Gardener newsletter, in lieu of a meeting report, I asked members to share the October garden tasks they have planned. Shelly Fredericks shared this: “One thing I enjoy doing in autumn is … Continue reading
Our front yard slopes down to the street, and had patchy grass and poor soil after an excavation. A perennial bed along the front walkway was on my list, but I was unsure how to tackle the poor conditions until, … Continue reading
Peony Mary Eddy Jones Peonies are tough plants that can survive some pretty adverse conditions but a little care changes surviving to thriving. Fall care is important. Autumn is the best time to plant bare root peonies and the … Continue reading
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For our August edition of the newsletter, in lieu of a meeting report, I asked members to share stories about the thugs they were battling in their gardens this summer. I received a couple of interesting responses including an unexpected … Continue reading
