Friday, March 26, 2010

Shade Gardens

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Shade gardeners have a great number of gorgeous plants available to them. Here is a list of wonderful plants that will thrive in three to fo...
Monday, October 12, 2009

Fall Garden

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How to prepare the garden for winter: BULB PLANTING For the best chance of repeat bloom in subsequent years, choose a site in full sun that ...
Sunday, August 9, 2009

Garden Rant about "Landscapers"

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B E W A R E OF LANDSCAPERS Planting a sun-loving flower, shrub or tree NOT in the shade - and a plant that thrives only in shade, NOT in the...
Sunday, July 5, 2009

Sun-Lovers

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Full sun perennial flowers Are you looking for summer color in an area of your yard that gets full sun? Many gardeners have a south facing s...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Maplelawn Historical Garden

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Maplelawn Historical Garden Hidden Gem in Ottawa: A classical French garden layout, planted like an English cottage garden and surrounded wi...
Sunday, June 21, 2009

Beautiful Peonies at the Farm

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Have a look before they disappear... until next year These Peonies can be admired at the Experimental Farm in Ottawa. But hurry up, the temp...
Monday, June 15, 2009

For the Novice Gardener

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Wondering what to plant in sunny spots? Here are some sun loving plants: YARROW (Achillea) Will grow in dry soil, tolerates drought and som...
Sunday, June 14, 2009

More tips for new gardeners

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First-time Gardeners: HARDINESS ZONE It is usually shown on a map. These zones show a geographically-defined area in which a specific catego...

NEW TO GARDENING

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Some tips for novice gardeners Choosing the right plant for the right spot is important if you want your plants to thrive. Here are some ...
Friday, May 29, 2009

Lovely Lilacs

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The Tulip Festival is over, but blooming is not! High season for Lilacs at the Experimental Farm Ottawa, where I shot these photos. Lilac t...
Thursday, May 14, 2009

DANDELIONS

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I love Dandelions, their cheery yellow colors brighten up every meadow in spring. I really love Dandelions. But I do not love them at all in...
Sunday, May 3, 2009

Tulip Festival Ottawa

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If you like TULIPS : mark your calendars for May 1 - 18, and plan for a trip to the National Capital of Canada. The Tulip Festival has gro...