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Goldenrod and the Gardener – by Carol Anderson
Goldenrod (Solidago) is a native wild flower that grows across most of Canada and the US. There are more than 25 goldenrods that are native to Ontario. The most common goldenrod is Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) which is the one … Continue reading
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An Autumn Journey to the Oudolf Garden Detroit
Kat Kinch takes the train to the Oudolf Garden Detroit: On a blustery October day in 2023, I made my way with a gang of garden friends to the Oudolf Garden in Detroit, Michigan. Piet Oudolf’s designs were an early … Continue reading
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The Rebound of the Vallarta Region’s Military Macaw
Carol Anderson invites us to the Vallarta Botanical Garden and shares a special story from the tour guide: While recently vacationing in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, I visited the Vallarta Botanical Gardens, a 81.5 acre wildlife preserve boasting over 200 species … Continue reading
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Structure, Foliage and Love at Abkhazi Garden
Kathleen Bazkur takes us all along on her trip to Abkhazi Garden: A dear friend once said, “travel is like an RRSP for the mind”. On this still wintry spring day, I think of my trip to British Columbia in … Continue reading
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A Gardener’s Tour of the Royal Ontario Museum
It might surprise you to know that in the same place we go to visit dusty mummies and dinosaur bones, a world of plants is awaiting your visit. The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto has a strong theme of botanical … Continue reading
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Book Review: Lichens (By R. Troy McMullin)
You will never again overlook the intricate structures of lichens on your garden’s rocks and trees once you have delved into Lichens: The Macrolichens of Ontario and the Great Lakes Region of the United States. Published by Firefly Books in … Continue reading
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