Fall vegetables
by Helen Halpenny, Lanark County Master Gardeners The time is here to harvest the last of the vegetables in the garden; the hardy cole crops like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale are at their best, having had a touch of frost. As long as the weather stays around the zero… READ MORE
Lavenders
By Kathleen Lang, Lanark County Master Gardeners The scent of lavender is familiar to all. Whether grown in a border or bed, in a large pot, or as a hedge, it is one of the most attractive and fragrant of all herbs. Lavender is also a traditional country-garden plant. Used… READ MORE
Guerrilla Weeding
By Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners It has happened to all of us—maybe we have been away on vacation or working too hard or the weather has been too hot or we have forgotten about a distant garden but all of a sudden, we cannot see our beautiful flowers… READ MORE
Clematis
by Margaret Inwood, Lanark County Master Gardeners Clematis can be grown in a variety of settings from shade to full sun. Choose a spot where the roots will remain cool. Clematis climb by twining their stems around a support structure such as wire, trellis or netting. Dig a good size… READ MORE
Early Blight on Tomatoes
by Helen Halpenny, Lanark County Master Gardeners Early blight on tomato plants is prevalent this year. It is a fungal disease that causes defoliation of the leaves. Early blight is commonly called leaf spotting. First, small circular spots appear and later they become irregular in shape and affect both the… READ MORE
Late vegetable crop
by Helen Halpenny, Lanark County Master Gardeners In July it’s not too late for growing a second crop of vegetables. Just choose short season crops like lettuce, chard, spinach, radish, zucchini and kohlrabi. Planting a few dozen onion sets every second week provides green onions all summer and fall. I… READ MORE
New salad crops
by Kathleen Lang, Lanark County Master Gardeners Today, green salads have become very popular, and growers have traveled the world and chosen a variety of favourite greens from different countries, to provide us with a colourful and tasty fare. Popular Asian crops include Mibuna, Mizuna and Tatsoi. Mibuna is a… READ MORE
Soil Deficiency, Symptoms & Treatments
by Margaret Inwood, Lanark County Master Gardeners If the leaves on your plants are turning yellow and the overall growth of the plant is stunted, the soil is lacking nitrogen and you should add manure or bloodmeal. If the undersides of leaves, veins and stems of your plants are… READ MORE
Rhubarb
by Helen Halpenny Lanark County Master Gardeners Rhubarb, ‘Rheum rhubarbarbum’, the staple of every garden, is the first spring crop we pick for pies and jam. But some varieties of ‘Rheum’ are also striking ornamental plants. With large umbrella-like leaves that contrast with red stems. Rhubarb is a handsome plant… READ MORE
Ten Tips for Small Gardens
by Helen Halpenny Lanark County Master Gardeners You folks who live in apartments, condos or houses with small yards need not be deterred from having an attractive garden. With careful planning, you can enjoy the outdoor space at least three seasons of the year. The first step is to consider… READ MORE
Ten Golden Rules to Houseplant Care
By Kathleen Lang, Lanark County Master Gardeners Don’t drown them – roots need air as well as water – keeping soil soaked at all times means certain death for most plants. Give them a Rest – Beginners are usually surprised to learn that nearly all plants need a rest in… READ MORE
Pruning Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
By Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners Late winter is an excellent time to prune many trees and shrubs. The trees and shrubs are dormant and without leaves, it is easy to see the structure of the trees so that you can see which branches should be cut out. Also,… READ MORE