Advice
Your Independent Grocer Garden Centre
At the April Northumberland Master Gardener meeting we were pleased to welcome Rosa from Port Hope’s Independent Grocer Garden Centre. Rather than making a presentation Rosa chose to answer questions from group. Lots of good questions asked and information given. … Continue reading
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Dahlias
At their March 11 2015 meeting, Northumberland Master Gardeners were pleased to welcome Marian Jean of Oakridge Dahlias. Marian provided many beautiful pictures and a great deal of information on growing dahlias. Dahlias come in a large variety of heights … Continue reading
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Vegetable Gardening
Our speaker for the Jan 2015 Northumberland Master Gardener meeting was Betty DeLong. Betty talked about growing vegetables. Much of her insight was first hand as she grew up on a farm and grew a vegetable garden while raising a … Continue reading
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Canadian Gardening Zones
Can you grow a Flowering Dogwood in Northumberland County ?? MAYBE!!! Sometimes when you are reading gardening articles or shopping at a nursery, you will see references to Zones or Hardiness Zones. Canada has nine zones, ranging from 0 (the … Continue reading
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Sprouts and Microgreens
On November 12 , our monthly speaker was Dana Smith who gave a talk on growing salad greens in the form of sprouts and microgreens. Sprouts and microgreens can be grown year round as a fresh and nutrition packed addition … Continue reading
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Ornamental Trees and Shrubs for Fall Colour
Small Trees and Shrubs for Fall Colour There are many colourful trees and shrubs but this entry will suggest those that grow well in Northumberland County, Ontario. Location sometimes determines the leaf colour and timing of colour; trees in full … Continue reading
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