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Tomato Plants

Posted on January 8, 2016 by admin

Tomato plants first appeared in print in 1595 in Spain. Tomatoes were erroneously thought to be poisonous. Earlier around 1521 Cortes was known to have distributed the tomato to the Caribbean, Philippines, and southeast Asia. In Italy, the tomato was … Continue reading →

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Sprouts and Microgreens

Posted on December 12, 2014 by admin

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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Northumberland Master Gardener Annual General Meeting Aug 13 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

Northumberland Master Gardeners held their Annual General Meeting on Aug 13, 2014 at Cobourg Legion Village Pub New executive was chosen. It is the policy of  NMG that each member serves a one year term as secretary and then  a … Continue reading →

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A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

Posted on May 25, 2014 by admin

At their  May 14 2014 meeting  the Northumberland Master Gardeners welcomed  Shari -Lynn Shafir as quest speaker. Shari-Lynn is president of the greater Toronto Rose Society, a rose judge, landscaper and Master Gardener.  Shari-Lynn recognizes that many people have given … Continue reading →

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Why We Should Save Heirloom Tomatoes

Posted on January 13, 2014 by admin

            Neither taste nor nutrition has been a priority in breeding tomatoes over the past 60 years. The “old fashioned’ flavour is basically gone from the usual store bought tomatoes. Vitamin and mineral content has … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Vine – celastrus scandens

Posted on October 8, 2013 by admin

Easily grown in most soils. Does best with regular moisture. Will grow in part shade but will have a better fruit display if located in full sun. Prune latewinter or early spring. Mature vines require little pruning just remove all … Continue reading →

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