Here are some gift ideas for that gardener on your holiday list.
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) Nov. 19 meeting at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre had something for everyone: creative arrangements, Christmas decorations and gardening advice. The usual business reports were presented including the annual summary of the For Our Youth group activities. The youth wing of the local horticultural society enjoyed another successful season […]
With the recent snow, I have found my holiday spirit and with that, the need to decorate
I am a lazy gardener and I mulch leaves with my lawnmower.
Before I put my garden tools away, I pull out the snow shovels, the roof rake and the snow blower.
Leaves left on the lawn will suffocate the grass
Cut off all the flower heads and seed pods this week
There are so many cool things you can do with spring bulbs.
Spring bulbs have arrived in garden centres. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, and allium are among the most common.
I challenge all readers to try to exhibit something from your garden at a local fair or a flower show in your community.
Dead-head, remove sunburned leaves and cut back some of the lilies and other plants
Dig out old, tired or dead plants and replace them with kale or cabbage, or ornamental peppers