Tip #195: Dogs in the Garden

Keep dogs out of your garden by creating a physical barrier or giving them another spot to dig and play in the yard.

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December 25, Robert Frost

Get inspired with this poem God’s Garden by Robert Frost

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Tip #194: Organic vs Biodynamic vs Permaculture

All three methods are ways of developing sustainable patterns of raising food and living. We discuss the similarities and basic principles of each method in this tip.

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December 18, William Shakespeare

We turn to one of the most famous lines of Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name?”

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Tip #193: Watermelon Growing Tips

Watermelon need lots of space and a very sunny area. Here’s how you can enjoy the satisfaction that comes from growing your own sweet and juicy watermelon.

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December 4, Karl Foerster

Plant breeder Karl Foerster shares how he would like to reborn

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December 11, Frances Hodgson Burnett

The book “The Secret Garden” provides us inspiration around never forgetting the garden

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Tip #192: Hormworms

Hornworms are caterpillars (both the tomato and tobacco hornworm) and are one of the biggest and scariest caterpillars with a giant horn on their rear end to scare away potential predators.

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Tip #191: Spiders

There are 29 species that live in Ontario and despite many people’s fear and apprehension, spiders are an overall great beneficial insect to have in your garden

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November 27, Thomas Cooper

When is the garden in its prime?

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