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Ontario Story: Ripening tomatoes

October 15, 2019November 7, 2019 Caroline Fu 1462 ViewsEdibles, Gardening for Beginners, gardening how-to

Tomatoes are climacteric, which means they will continue to ripen after they’ve been picked from the vine. This really matters

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Gardening How-to Trees & Shrubs

Pruning shrubs

July 23, 2019 Caroline Fu 4745 Viewsgardening how-to, pruning shrubs, trees and shrubs

New life for old shrubs Nearly all well-established gardens have at least one old shrub which is often ignored until

basic proper pruning techniques

Gardening How-to Trees & Shrubs

Basic pruning techniques

February 19, 2019April 20, 2020 Caroline Fu 1854 Viewsgardening how-to, how to prune trees, proper way of pruning trees and shrubs

by Mike Allen There are some basic pruning techniques that must be followed to enhance and maintain a healthy tree.

Gardening for Beginners Gardening How-to Plants

Drought-tolerant plants

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Caroline Fu 2371 Viewsannuals, drought tolerant plants, Gardening for Beginners, gardening how-to, Perennials

Plants have several different ways of dealing with drought. For example, some, like cactus and other succulents, store water in

More tips for planting early

Gardening for Beginners Gardening How-to

More tips for planting early

February 8, 2019April 21, 2020 Caroline Fu 2654 Viewsearly spring guide to gardeners, Gardening for Beginners, gardening how-to, planting early, what to plant in early spring

If you have read Getting Started in the Garden, here are additional tips to consider if you want to not

Edibles Gardening for Beginners Gardening How-to Plants

Growing Garlic in the Garden

October 9, 2018February 8, 2021 Caroline Fu 5402 ViewsGardening for Beginners, gardening how-to, what are the kinds of garlic, when to plant garlic

Garlic – The goddess of the edible garden By Dave Hanson Few ingredients can be as ubiquitous, raunchy and intense,

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Garden Pests Gardening How-to

Garden bug control

May 3, 2018February 4, 2021 Caroline Fu 1895 Viewsgarden pests, gardening how-to, insect repellants, Plants

Bugs are a part of any gardener’s life. Some are beneficial and welcome additions that help develop a healthy garden

Alberta Gardener Gardening for Beginners Gardening How-to

Getting Started in the Garden

March 22, 2018April 21, 2020 Caroline Fu 2574 Viewsannuals, Gardening for Beginners, gardening how-to, May long weekend, outdoor plants, Perennials, planting early, Spring gardening

Planting early – the radical gardener’s guide to getting started in the garden Forget the good advice you were raised

Gardening How-to

Leave your perennials till spring.

September 29, 2017February 13, 2019 Caroline Fu 2333 Viewsfall cleaning, gardening how-to, Plants, winter garden

If you’re a neat freak, then cut your perennials down in fall. However, there are many benefits to leaving the

Bulbs Flowers Gardening How-to Plants

What bulbs to plant in fall

September 18, 2017February 8, 2021 Caroline Fu 1517 Viewsallium, Bulbs, daffodils, fall planting, Flowers, gardening how-to, tulips

Plant fall bulbs for a brilliant display in spring time Fall is the time to think about putting in your

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