Category: Gardening
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2023: The Hottest Year on Record
Bad news. The 2023 Global Climate Report from NOAA (2023) has come to the conclusion that this past year was the warmest year on record, since recording started in 1890. Another scary metric, every single month of 2023 was one of the hottest 7 on record. What can you do in your garden to help? The best…
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Local Produce and the Environmental Benefit
In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a virtue but a necessity, making sustainable choices in our daily lives has become crucial. Among these choices, the decision to buy local produce, seedlings, and flower starts stands out for its profound positive impact on our environment. Here’s why opting for Dresden Grown greenery is…
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Onions in SW Ontario
Nestled in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Chatham-Kent stands as a testament to the bounty of nature. Particularly noteworthy is its classification as a Zone 6b region by the Canadian Plant Hardiness Scale. This distinction makes it an optimal location for growing a variety of plants, for this article’s focus, we will discuss long day…
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How to Transplant
One of the foundational steps of getting your garden ready is transplanting. This is how it’s done.
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The Perfect Garden
Creating the perfect garden is subjective. That is, no single garden will be perfect for everyone. Knowing what you like comes with nothing less than good experience. If you’re new to gardening, let’s make some suggestions for what to start with, and why they’re a good choice for you. Tomatoes Tomatoes come in mostly 2…