Kia Ora! (good health in Maori) A recent job offer in Auckland New Zealand prompted my husband and I to pack up four suitcases with an assortment of clothing and take the opportunity to live in a country known for its…
Exploring the lush gardens and vineyards of Niagara
There were garden delights and inspiration for everyone (and then some!) during the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners’ (GWMG) annual bus tour, an excursion that featured five enchanting private gardens, two wineries and a marvellous visit to Vineland Nurseries in the lush Niagara Region June 24.…
Sean James, GWMG, receives an Ontario Volunteer Service Award!
07 Mar 2017 5:25 PM | Anonymous Sean James, a Guelph-Wellington Master Gardener, will receive an Ontario Volunteer Service Award! We want to thank Sean for his hard work and dedication. Sean is an extremely knowledgeable member who continually strives to…
“Day in the Garden” Hemerocallis
16 Apr 2016 12:10 PM | Anonymous “Day in the Garden” Hemerocallis named after Guelph-Wellington Master Gardener’s popular annual Day in the Garden’s 20th Anniversary (2016)
Ontario’s Draft Pollinator Health Action Plan
04 Feb 2016 11:06 AM | Anonymous Share your thoughts and recommendations on Ontario’s draft Pollinator Health Action Plan to help improve pollinator health in the province! More information can be found at: OMAFRA: Pollinator Health Strategy.
Deep Shade Design
Looking for planting ideas for an area with deep shade? The following plan for deep shade includes plants that are either native or attract birds, bees or butterflies. The design would nicely fill an area about 25 feet long and about 8 feet…
Tips for Indoor Plant Success
As with outdoor plants, choosing the right plant for the desired location indoors is one of the keys to successful growing. To help choose best possible plant locations a few points to consider are: Most indoor plants do best in…
How to make potpourri for the holidays
The Christmas season is truly a time that appeals to all of the senses. Memories abound as we work to create new ones to cherish. In many respects, our homes are a shrine to the holidays and a simple bowl…
Why is my hydrangea not blooming?
Hydrangeas have been popular garden shrubs going back to olden days. They are cherished for consistent performance and easy care. In summer, we anticipate the beautiful, large and long-lasting blooms of hydrangeas. However sometimes hydrangeas DO NOT BLOOM! We despair!…
Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter
Not necessarily a set routine but just the term most used to refer to all the odds and ends to take care of as we wrap up another harvest season. Clearing out the vegetable garden before the winter is an…