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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
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
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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