The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler. Fall’s inevitable arrival seems a little sooner than we might like. But there’ s a lemons and lemonade adage that I believe is suitable for this situation. Looking into my garden right now it’s easy to see what is competing for space and may need to be separated for next year. Though this week is a little hotter than of late I expect that by mid […]
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Many gardens are now in full bloom, some are even beginning to transition into fall (gasp!) our summer seems to be winding down a little early. On a positive note it’s got us thinking about plans for next year’s landscape. Firstly, if you haven’t already, begin to keep a photo reference library of your garden. It can really help the process when you can compare year over year in order to choose plants that have
We’ve already talked about how attracting birds to your garden yields many benefits and can be used as a method of pest control. This time of year it’s a topic often on our minds, it’s amazing how quickly infestations can multiply. One spot or one bug, can quickly become hundreds more, taking down a plant in its prime. Many of us when seeing insects want swift and immediate eradication, but not all bugs are bad!!
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It’s hard sometimes to look at your bountiful garden and imagine chopping off some of their beautiful blossoms. Some lucky gardeners have the space to grow a cutting garden but even your standard garden will produce a number of flowers suitable for arrangements, it’s all about creativity! The key to cutting your flowers and not losing the plant in the process is careful planning and the right tools. Ensuring that your snips are clean and
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Birds do more than add to your garden aesthetic. They provide control and conservation but also a real pass-time. Watching my bird bath and feeder has become an interesting portal into the local avian population. Regulars to my oasis include, goldfinches, sparrows, chickadees, house finches, mourning doves and the rare cardinal. They spend their time bouncing from the large stone bird bath to the pear tree, flitting among the leaves of the hydrangeas. Each one
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