Continue to plant some seeds indoors. eg. thyme, allysum
Clean out flower beds, cut back dried perennials.
Lift overgrown perennials when you see new growth. Divide, re-plant or trade. Top dress with compost.
Sprinkle bloodmeal around bulbs before they flower, remove leaves after they die down.
Trim clematis, add lime and cover the root area to keep [...]

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In the garden, Epson salts is a “boost” for your plants. The magnesium in the salts is used by plants for photosynthesis. And as a fertilizer, it will help to increase flower and fruit production.
Mix 2 tbsp into 1 gallon of water and use it to revive a Peace Lily or other houseplants. [...]

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Another file box find courtesy of my mom. I know, I know, it’s after March 15th (sorry Mom), but better a little late than never!.
Starting Peppers from Seed
Germination: 14 days
Optimal Temperature: 70-80 degrees
Seed Planting Time: March 15 indoors
-cover seeds lightly with vermiculite
-germinate under clear plastic with bright lights if possible
-remove plastic as [...]

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My garden file box includes this information for growing tomatoes. Your garden journal might include similar details and space for adding helpful tips as well. Don’t forget to record results, good or bad for next time.

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The methods we gardeners use for recording and keeping track of garden plans, plant successes and unfortunately at times, garden failures is varied. Some gardeners rely on simple spiral notebooks, scraps of paper or file boxes, while others prefer to use specially designed garden journals, online garden journals, garden journal software or their own [...]

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If you keep up with Doug Green, you’ll have read his recent post on Earth Hour. I’m doing my part by signing up and passing the word.

Australia got the ball rolling in 2007 and in the relatively short span of a year, Earth Hour has become a global movement.
Canada, along with many [...]

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Doesn’t it drive you nuts when you go to read your favorite magazine and as soon as you pick it up all those annoying subscription cards fall out! Not just one card and not just two cards, but often three or four. What is the point? We get it magazine publishers - [...]

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It was a sight for winter-weary eyes, and if I hadn’t been stuffed up with a cold, I know the scents would have been heaven to my nose! Yes, Canada Blooms has come and gone for another year, but not before I had the opportunity to scope it out. Rather than bore you [...]

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My calendar sent me a reminder this morning about Canada Blooms - The Toronto Flower & Garden Festival. As if I needed reminding - tomorrow is the big day! This is just one more sign that spring has sprung in Ontario. Each year hordes of people flock to this spectacular horticultural event. [...]

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Mid-March is the start of the spring “planting season” for those who like to propagate garden plants indoors.

Containers
Plastic trays with small pots that fit inside are a common choice for seed starting. Most trays come with clear plastic lids to conserve moisture. I thought these small paper pots were an interesting alternative to the plastic [...]

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