Why are poppies the flower of Remembrance Day?
Flowers have always held symbolism in many cultures around the world. One such flower is the red poppy, almost synonymous with...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Oct 12
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- Sep 8
- 5 min
Moon, Sun and Shade Gardens
While sun and share gardens are often most known, another garden, namely, the moon garden, is gaining popularity - and for good reason!...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Aug 24
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
Pollinator Roadsides Project
A pollinator roadside, also known as a pollinator-friendly roadside or pollinator corridor, refers to a stretch of land along roadsides...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Jul 28
- 5 min
Plants that grow in the Nevada desert: International Gardens
As gardeners, learning about plants is almost as much fun as planting them! Our members often travel to exotic places, take photos of the...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Jul 18
- 5 min
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
- 2 min
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
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Famous and Extravagant International Gardens
Famous and extravagant international gardens come in all different shapes and sizes. From the tulip fields of The Netherlands, the...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Jul 3
- 4 min
How to preserve lavender
Lavender has been used for centuries in medicine and cuisine. Whether grown as an annual or a perennial, if you love the scent after a...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Jul 3
- 4 min
How to grow lavender in Ontario
Oh lavender, the name brings to mind fields of purple flowers on grey-blue stems, seen for miles. Can you smell the scent? Does it offer...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Jun 28
- 2 min
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 28
- 6 min
How to grow strawberries in Ontario
The name "strawberry" is believed to have originated from Old English and Middle English. The word "strawberry" is a combination of two...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- Jun 11
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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 24
- 3 min
Peonies and Hydrangeas
We love sharing gardening tips and tricks, photos and advice from our members. We received this submission from a new member, D.W. and...
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Waterloo Gardeners
- May 17
- 5 min
How to protect plants and trees from frost damage
It's that time of year again where it could be anything from snow to sunshine, rain to drought and everything in-between. What is a frost...
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