Trees & Shrubs

  Our forests absorb more CO2 from the atmosphere than they contribute.  This makes them a key player in controlling global temperatures. Studies are looking at just what environments optimize this natural process and how humans can capitalize. Even though … Continue reading →

There are lots of reasons why hydrangeas are a good choice for your landscape. The most obvious reason is that hydrangeas provide long lasting bloom in your garden, starting in July and continuing through till frost. In fact, you can … Continue reading →

  The first time I heard of snags in relation to gardens was when I read an article by Myrna Pearman in Gardener Magazine. A snag is any dead or dying tree. They are a component of every healthy forest … Continue reading →

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a unique and rare small tree that is native to the Carolinian Zone and will grow best in milder regions of Southern Ontario (Zone 5 to 7). It may tolerate cooler climates if well protected, especially … Continue reading →

We have recently been asked two questions about lilacs. One is about powdery mildew and the other is about pruning. You will find the responses from Judy Kaufman, Northumberland Master Gardener to these questions below. Powdery Mildew Powdery mildew is … Continue reading →

As Canadians we often overlook or take for granted our beautiful forests of trees. In Autumn when the leaves of the native trees take on their spectacular reds, yellows, and oranges we  pay a little more attention. I live on … Continue reading →