Puslinch Pioneer Article September 2023 I would like to grow some of the ornamental onions that I’ve seen in other gardens. Can you suggest different types and how to grow them? The Allium family includes garlic, leeks, chives and edible…
Seed Saving
Saving seed from vegetables and flowers is a great way to save money and share your seeds withothers. The first thing to consider is what seeds to save. Choose plants that are open pollinated andnot hybrid as hybrids do not…
Sun, Shade, Part-Sun? What should I plant where?
By Rosemary Fernandes-Walker, for the Wellington Advertiser When we downsized 9 years ago and moved to a little property in The Ward in Guelph, I had one look at the 100% grass yard and immediately told myself that it was…
Lymantria dispar dispar moth
Q: I heard about an invasive species called Lymantria dispar dispar moth in our area. What kind of damage does it do, and how can I help to control it in my neighbourhood? A: The LDD moth (Lymantria dispar dispar…
In Search of Hardy Roses
For the Puslinch Pioneer, by Susan Mason. November 2020 Wild, Old Garden, Modern I glory in my garden for all its aesthetic qualities: beautiful colours, shapes and forms, fragrant flowers and ever-present buzzing pollinators. I also wonder about the unseen…
Container Gardening
Article for the Puslinch Pioneer, by Heather Rajotte Q: I want to grow my own vegetables, but I don’t have any space in my garden. How can I make it happen? A: There are countless ways to incorporate home grown…
Naturalizing Spring Bulbs
by Lianne Krane, for the Puslinch Pioneer Most of you probably know the world-famous Keukenhof, the most beautiful tulip garden in the world. Every year millions of tourists visits this garden…and it is only open in spring! Every year, a…
Spring Preparation: Perennial Beds and More
Puslinch Pioneer—March , 2020 By Margaret Stewart, Guelph and Wellington Master Gardeners Question: In spring, what are some ways to prepare perennial beds/mixed borders for the coming season? When the snow melts, winter-crazed gardeners eagerly anticipate spring clean up. If…
A Spring Patio Planter
For the Puslinch Pioneer By Elizabeth Steggles Question: In early spring I am anxious to have a flower container by front door. Can you give me some ideas please? Image: Spring Planters Here’s an idea for about the time of…
Are hydrangeas worth the effort to grow?
The short answer to that question is yes, because the beautiful blooms of a hydrangea are too stunning NOT to have in your garden space. With recent advances in breeding, there are more varieties than ever to choose from, so…