From pruning, planting and fertilising, learn how to treat roses like the princesses they are and be rewarded with fairy tale blooms. The gardeners of Philadelphia have a lot in common with the gardeners of southern Ontario. On a recent trip, I visited private and public gardens of Philadelphia and came away with ten great gardening ideas that we can do in Ontario. It's hard to believe that the summer months are over and that September is here. Thank goodness that summer's end need not signal the end of the gardening season.
Salad greens sown in late summer extend the gardening season well into fall.
It's an ideal time to reap a second harvest of greens that we traditionally think of planting only in early spring. Plant one for a sunny area of your garden with these instructions. If a low-maintenance garden appeals to you, here are a few design ideas that look great while requiring little care from busy gardeners. Herbs add colour, texture and fragrance to the garden. Dig in and learn how to make these culinary, medicinal and fragrant plants right at home in your garden.