Monthly Archives: November 2015

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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Tip #190: Tomato Diseases and Wilts

Growing tomatoes in the soil spot using the same soil year after year is an invitation for disease – especially fusarium wilt and verticillium wilt

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November 20, Abraham Lincoln

Honest Abe gives us a way to shift our paradigm and celebrate the beauty in nature

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Tip #189: Strawberries

Strawberries are a quintessential summer fruit. We love to grow them recommend them as one of the first varieties of fruit ready in the growing season.

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November 13 2015, H.L.V. Fletcher

Gardening can teach us more than just growing skills

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Tip #188: Xylem and Phloem

Xylem and phloem transport water, soluble minerals, and organic substances between the roots and to the leaves and stems. These two materials help a plant to survive and connect the leaves and branches of a tree with its roots.

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Novmeber 6 2015, Napoleon Hill

Struggle and overcoming adversity strengthens us and our plants

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Tip #187: Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) can be a frustrating and invasive weed. Pull by hand or try treating with borax to eliminate this deep-rooted weed.

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