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Pot marigolds, or calendula marigolds, are an old favorite in cottage gardens. They are often grown with other plants to help attract pollinators. In the spring, calendula blooms from June to September. In the fall, it blooms from May to July. The flowers are edible and the petals make an attractively colourful garnish to salads … Read more
The catalpa tree, or Catalpa speciosa, is a native tree with heart-shaped leaves and big groups of fragrant, showy flowers. To top it all off, the tree has strange, cigar-shaped seed pods that hang from the bare branches all winter. It is grown both as an ornamental and for the utility of its wood. It … Read more
Rubber plants, or Ficus Elastica, are generally very low maintenance plants. With just a little bit of love and care, they’ll live very happily in your home. But sometimes, no matter how good you are at taking care of plants, the following common problems can happen with rubber plants: Luckily, these common rubber plant problems … Read more
With their vibrant cups in bold colors, tulips are a classic flower loved by many But did you know there are other flowers that highly resemble tulips, yet aren’t actually tulips at all? From early spring bloomers to unusual tropical varieties these flowers will fool any casual glance. Read on for 8 stunning flowers that … Read more
With their voluminous blooms and lush foliage, hydrangeas make a bold statement in any garden. But surrounding them with the right companion plants can take your hydrangea display from great to extraordinary! The key is to choose companion plants that complement hydrangeas visually while having similar growing requirements. Here are 15 of our favorite hydrangea … Read more
If you want to get rid of moss in your lawn, there are a few easy ways to do it, both naturally and chemically. Luckily, mosses are very shallow-rooted plants, so immediate removal is not particularly hard. However, if you want to get rid of moss for good, you’ll need to get to the root … Read more
Cyclamen, or Cyclamen persicum, is a small flowering plant with sweet-smelling small flowers on long stems that rise above the leaves. It’s a tuberous perennial, which means that during the summer it dies back to its thick roots (tubers) and then grows back quickly each fall. Flowers come in shades of pink, purple, red, and … Read more
Garden Carrot Cleaning Tips to help get your carrots from the garden to your table in no time. Garden carrots are one of my favorite veggies, but I really hate the cleaning process. Keep reading to find out my best tips for cleaning home grown carrots. Shake off excess dirt outside to save your kitchen … Read more
I found some very small black flies on tomatoes leaves and stems. (Please See the circled area in the photo. ) I also saw small small holes on leaves. What should I do ? Thanks for your help. Thank you for contacting the Toronto Master Gardeners. I wish I could see the bugs in your … Read more
Do zucchini plants need a trellis to grow? We’ll talk about this today and also give you lots of tips on how to grow zucchini and summer squash. Zucchini plants are a common plant in the home garden and a favorite of vegetable gardeners. They produce a lot of food, and grow quickly with little … Read more