Top 10 invasive plants and pests
We all lust after plants that we see on our travels, but bringing them home (even the most innocent looking plant cutting or seeds) could release an environmental tsunami of …
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Collect and donate seeds for 2013 Seed Exchange
Collecting seeds from your garden is a great way to share your favourite plants with other members of the TBG. Follow these tips when harvesting seeds for the 2013 Seed …
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Jobs to do in the summer garden
Remove weeds that develop in beds and turf while they’re young. Collect design ideas by taking a garden tour or walking through neighbourhoods. Cut back yellowing and browning foliage of …
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Aldona at Large: How to Save Your Ash
(Adapted from Melissa Williams’ blog post on the April 16 edition of the LEAF e-newsletter—and no, this is not an ad nor are we being paid for it. It’s good …
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden…Pure Romance
Sissinghurst Castle was once a mid-16th century mansion set high on a ridge above the Vale of Kent. It was one of the first buildings in England to be constructed of …
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Plant Sale Must-Haves!
In spring, the main event for TBG members and their friends, family and just about anyone who will listen to us is The Plant Sale. Always a hubbub of horticultural …
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Plants that underperform
Over the last decade there has been a flood of new plants — and a rush to get them to market. This has resulted in many poorly performing plants. Larry …
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Edwards Gardens
Edwards Gardens sits adjacent to the Toronto Botanical Garden. This former estate garden features perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley. …
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Toronto Music Garden
Inspired by renowned cellist YoYo Ma, the Toronto Music Garden is vibrant with the spirit of music, dance and artistic delight. The garden represents sections from a movement from Bach’s …
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Top perennials for winter interest
Paul Zammit selects two outstanding perennials for winter interest. Echinacea spp. and cvs. (Purple coneflower) Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ (‘Color Guard’ yucca)
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