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Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for June

Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for June, Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor)

  • Andrea D'Silva
  • June 1, 2024
  • Growing Guides

Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for May

May is the ultimate gardening month. The weather is finally warm enough to start planting. After nurturing the tiny plants for so long it’s time to get them in the ground!  When planting non-native flowers and vegetables you usually have…

  • Andrea D'Silva
  • May 1, 2024
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Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for April

Wild columbine seedling, Aquilegia canadensis

April is a month of juggling. It is the month where I try to keep all of my seedlings alive. Inevitably I have more seedlings than I have space for.  It does not matter whether I am growing on a…

  • Andrea D'Silva
  • April 1, 2024
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Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for March

On Monday nights I teach an introductory karate class to young children.  I show them moves that are difficult and encourage them to try their best.  One thing I have discovered is that when I validate that what they are…

  • Andrea D'Silva
  • March 1, 2024
  • Growing Guides

Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for February

Snowy winter forest scene in Ontario, February 2024.

At the beginning of February you still have time to winter sow your native seeds, or put them into cold, moist stratification, but your window is quickly closing. If your seeds have already been stratified you might want to take…

  • Andrea D'Silva
  • February 1, 2024

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