Category Growing Guides
Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for May
May is the ultimate gardening month. The weather is finally warm enough to start planting. After nurturing the tiny plants for so long it’s time to get them in the ground! When planting non-native flowers and vegetables you usually have…
Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for April
April is a month of juggling. It is the month where I try to keep all of my seedlings alive. Inevitably I have more seedlings than I have space for. It does not matter whether I am growing on a…
Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for March
On Monday nights I teach an introductory karate class to young children. I show them moves that are difficult and encourage them to try their best. One thing I have discovered is that when I validate that what they are…
Ontario Native Plant Growing Guide for February
February is a quiet month for growing native plants. However, there are still some species that you can start if you missed the December – January window for those species that need cold, moist stratification. It is still too early…