The first flowers of spring
First flowers of spring: In Stephen Westcott-Gratton’s garden in south-central Ontario, minor bulbs of early spring are in flower, as are the hellebores.
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Stephen Westcott-Gratton
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Dos and don’ts of dormant oils
Dormant oils are useful for treating overwintering eggs of insects. However, not all trees and shrubs tolerate dormant oil.
There’s something about spirea
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8 plants for dry and shady gardens
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