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January in the garden

Orchid Phalaenopsis hybrid (Photo by Arad Mojtahedi of Montreal via Creative Commons.)

Repotting my moth orchids

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A growing medium for orchids should help anchor the roots and be free draining, allowing water to run through the pot. The mix materials must also absorb enough moisture and nutrients to feed the roots and hydrate the orchids.
‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’ limber pine. Photo by Judith Adam

Long-needled pines

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When there’s a thin blanket of snow on the ground, I’m grateful for every conifer in my landscape, especially those with long soft needles.

Garden design

Front garden design changes

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Removing a large fern-leaf beech from front garden became necessary because of its eventual size. Dwarf conifers will replace it in front garden design.

Tips for gardeners

Bindweed must be cut — not yanked

Bindweed must be cut to remove. Convolvulus arvensis, commonly called field bindweed is a creeping perennial with roots that can penetrate up to 5 metres.

Coping with clay soil

Clay soil can be difficult it can be to work with. Simple clay amending techniques for a clod-free garden.