Trees & Shrubs
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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Tagged ornamental trees, shrubs, trees, winter interest
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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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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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Tagged CO2, conservation, stewardship, tree
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Ash Trees of Ontario
Ash Trees of Ontario – Fraxinus While out walking on my own property I couldn’t help but notice how many ash trees I have. As well as full grown trees there are many babies. So far I have seen no … Continue reading
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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
Posted in Advice, Annuals, Master Gardeners In Action, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Vegetables
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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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