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The Hidden Life of Trees
The Hidden Life of Trees By: Peter Wohlleben A book worth reading. Peter says that the forest is a social network. Trees are like human families. Tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they … Continue reading
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Gardening with Winter in Mind
The Winter Garden: maximizing the garden’s interest from November to April. By Tanya Crowell Picture in your mind a pale blue winter sky. In front of it see a red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera), denuded of leaves, its glorious … Continue reading
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Trees with Ornamental Bark
Trees with Ornamental Bark The winter garden does not have to be gray and boring. Gardeners everywhere have become increasingly keen to provide winter interest in their gardens. Trees with ornamental bark provide year round interest but a snowy winter … Continue reading
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Northumberland Master Gardeners Recognized
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Mother of Canadian Explorer Roses
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The Tree Steward
Glenn McLeod is an expert on seeding trees for reforestation. At our meeting he spoke on three topics: the Northumberland Stewardship Council, Seed Zones/Seed Saving and Tree Growth. The MNR builds its nurseries on sandy soil to allow for early spring digging … Continue reading
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