We have a large patch of land on our property that we have left naturalized – to provide a place for animals and especially butterflies and pollinators to live. Over the years the natural plants (weeds as some would call…
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This spring I couldn’t resist buying four jalapeño pepper plants for a dollar each. The tomatoes and garlic had already filled my garden so it meant these would have to grow in pots on my deck. I had no idea…
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Have you heard? This weekend is your chance to get your organically grown perennials from Puslinch’s own Virginia Hildebrant. Virginia is well known for her knowledge of plants (she has a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology) and this sale is sure…
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Video by Sara Robertson The Indigo Bush By Marion Robertson I first found this bush near Oshwegen in a native plant nursery. It was in its glory blooming and the amount of bee activity absolutely astonished me. There were honey…
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Today I had a gardening helper. It was a red spotted purple! These are native butterflies that have erratic population cycles and this year is the first time in several years that I have seen one. They are enjoying the…
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