Asparagus
I grew asparagus from seed last summer in biodegradable pots, and transplanted them to the garden in early September. They seemed to be fine; most came up this year. Some have brown fronds. Don’t see...
View ArticleFIREWEED PLANT
I’m interested in planting the Fireweed plant (in Ontario) in the next month or so… will this species last until early fall, around October? Additionally, will it still appear to be in full bloom...
View ArticleGrowing trillium grandiflorum from seed
Hello! I purchased 60 trillium seeds that will be coming within the next week (now July 10th) to grow underneath my beech trees. I lnow they are slow growers and will take 10 yeara to flower but I want...
View ArticleClivia Problem
Hello, I’ve had this clavia problem for a few years. I’ve treated it with Sulphur Dust because I thought it might be rust, but it didn’t help. It’s indoors in a north facing room, about 2ft diameter,...
View ArticlePlanting Narrow Space Along Retaining Wall.
#### **Current Situation:** 1. **Backyard Changes**: – my backyard used to have a downward slope, with the highest point being the last step of the deck, sloping down to the fence (a difference of...
View ArticleHelp with plant identification please
This is something that showed up uninvited (as best we can tell) in our backyard garden on the east bank of the Humber fairly early this spring, By now (mid-July) it is 5=6 feet tall. PictureThis and...
View ArticleWildflower Identification – Gaillardia/Blanket Flower
Can you identify this wildflower I saw at roadside. Thanks…
View ArticleAllium bulbs – storing and moving
5B zone. Currently full sun. The previous home owner had planted beautiful allium bulbs 15 + years ago, I went to dig them up to move them after they bloomed and dried up in late July. For each dried...
View ArticleBoulevard garden
Hi, We recently bought a south facing house in Leaside with a narrow boulevard garden that is full of weeds. I am wondering what to plant there in terms of it being resilient to being walked on,...
View ArticleIdeas for bed below a deck
Hello Toronto Master Gardener, I’d appreciate any ideas of what plants to plant for a bed that is below our deck. We have a deck that sits is 4.5 ft feet about the ground. Below the deck is a bed…
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