October gardening in Ontario - What to trim and what to leave alone
As autumn unfolds its vibrant tapestry, the ground becomes adorned with a carpet of fallen leaves. While the instinct to rake and clear...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Mar 222 min read
Eco-friendly spring garden cleanup list
Five ways to be eco-friendly this spring with your garden cleanup
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Waterloo Gardeners
Feb 285 min read
Interview with Cardiff Naturescaping
We had the pleasure of talking to Megs, co-founder of Cardiff Naturescaping. She is actively involved in converting boulevards, parks and...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Jan 93 min read
Cultivating the Future: Unveiling Gardening Trends for 2024
In the quiet corners of suburbia and the bustling heart of urban landscapes alike, a green revolution is taking root. As the world...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Can I throw my fall pumpkins in the forest?
Are Halloween pumpkins harmful to the environment? Halloween pumpkins, by themselves, are not inherently harmful to the environment. They...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Oct 2, 20234 min read
How to help the bees - naturally
It's that time of year again when the summer buzzing bees seem to be lethargic and without energy. As gardeners, we always want to help...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Are you polluting your garden with light?
Light pollution in gardens refers to the excessive or misdirected artificial light that interferes with the natural darkness of the night.
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Waterloo Gardeners
Aug 24, 20235 min read
What is a "green desert" and how to avoid planting one.
The term "green desert" is often used to describe an area that appears lush and green at first glance but lacks biodiversity and...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Pollinator Roadsides Project
Latest Update from the Pollinator Project: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/pollinator-roadsides-waterloo-region-nature-...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Jul 18, 20235 min read
How to care for Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
As we grow closer to a more sustainable future, gardeners have become more discerning in what they purchase from the local nursery and...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Jul 16, 20232 min read
Creating a rain garden - a member's garden story.
This garden has a hidden secret, it is actually a rain garden. It has a dry-well and gravel channels fed by the downspouts and sump pump...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Jun 28, 20232 min read
How to preserve strawberries
In Ontario, strawberries are typically in season from late June to early July. The exact timing can vary depending on the weather and...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Jun 11, 20233 min read
Using upcycled items as pots for your plants
Upcycling is a great way to give new life to old items while reducing waste. When it comes to planters, there are numerous creative ideas...
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Waterloo Gardeners
Jun 7, 20234 min read
Air Purifying Plants
Whether you have a sunny windowsill or acreage, plants that can purify the air is a big plus. We'll be looking at easy-to-grow...
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Waterloo Gardeners
May 31, 20233 min read
Swallowtail Butterflies
Alianna’s Caterpillars by Dianne Wittig photos @ Christine Wittig In the summer of 2021, I planted dill in a large pot on my patio. While...
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Waterloo Gardeners
May 14, 20234 min read
What NOT to plant in your garden - Invasive Plants in Ontario
Isn't it magical to be out in your garden and planning which plants you want to add? Perhaps you're starting with a blank canvas, or you...
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Mar 7, 20232 min read
Sustainable lawns
The history of grass in Canada is closely tied to the country's colonial past and the arrival of European settlers. Before European...
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