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…
How to Make Shade
By Margaret Stewart, for the Puslinch Pioneer There are many excellent books and articles on creating shade in your garden, including Larry Hodgson’s Making the Most of Shade in which one chapter is devoted to ways to establish shade. The…
Caring for Houseplants in Winter
by Kiki D., for the Puslinch Pioneer February 2021 Q: How do I take care of my tropical plants in winter? A: Canada is well-known for its long winters, making indoor gardening a popular hobby. Houseplants are a fantastic way…
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…
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…
The Gardening Season Starts in February With Seeds
Column for Puslinch Pioneer, February 2020 By Ben Cullen Feb-“brrr”-uary might be the only month that makes an onomatopoeia, and a somewhat bleak one. With this bleakness, you might think gardeners dread February. But you would be mistaken. Most avid…
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…