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Some maples (sugar) are more desirable than others (Norway)

It’s not easy to figure out which maples you want on your property. The good ones are the sugar maples, …

Yes, you can grow fresh figs in most parts of the country

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it’s some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. …

For plenty of delicious fruit, be sure to prune fruit trees

If there’s one group of plants that cries out for regular and careful pruning, it’s fruit trees. Taste the sweetness …

Your houseplants are getting hungry; some feeding tips

No matter what the weather outdoors, plants indoors are getting hungrier and thirstier this time of year. How are you …

Sunny days, cool nights bring out the best colour in leaves

Sugar maples, native to the forests of eastern Canada and northern parts of the Central and Eastern United States, paint …

Rose of Sharon: not a real rose, but worth growing

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub’s branches are studded with …

Trimming and tidying: Perennials need care too

The great attraction in growing perennial flowers is that you never have to replant them, at least in theory. This …

Do you know your soil by name?

“Soil don’t get no respect,” Rodney Dangerfield might have said (but didn’t). Perhaps you know your state bird or flower, …

Some uncommon trees and shrubs have lots to offer in fall

Say “fall colour” and many minds turn to sugar maple. Aspen, hickory, and tupelo are among other well-known trees that …

A good test for a gardener: When do you get your first peas?

In some gardening circles, a gardener’s skill is measured by how soon he or she gets the first bowl of …

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