Sugar Tyme

What is that beautiful little tree growing all along Wilson Street in Perth?  It is a spectacular crab apple, know as Sugar Tyme.

Fruit Trees 101: Workshop

Fruit Trees 101: Workshop Saturday Feb 25 9-noon.

What?

• The Mississippi Mills Urban Orchard
• Fruit tree care--pruning, pests and diseases
• Question and Answer

Who?

• Ed Lawrence--CBC Gardening expert, Former head of Rideau Hall gardens and Mississippi Mills Gardening guru
• David Hinks--Millstone gardening columnist, member Lanark County Master Gardeners, Board member "The Hunger Stop".

Where?

• Mississippi Mills Youth Centre 134 Main Street, Almonte (beside Milano's Pizza)

Cost?

• Donation to the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre

This is a joint project of the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, Lanark County Master Gardeners and the Neighbourhood Tomato.

Rose, The Queen of the Garden

Roses were first cultivated in China over 5000 years ago.  Today, there are thousands and thousands of roses to choose from.  Now, the most difficult thing about growing roses is selecting the one (or many) that is perfect for your garden.  Read more

Clematis--Things are Looking Up!

Add height and beauty to your garden by planting one or many clematis.  Read more

Weigela is a Hummingbird Magnet

Did you know there are 14 species of Weigela?  Read more

Pruning deciduous trees and shrubs

Late winter is a good time to prune many deciduous trees and shrubs.  Read more

Long Lasting Hydrangea Shrubs

There are many different types of Hydrangea.  Read more

How big is that tree anyway?

Do you ever wonder how tall the tree you planted has grown?  Can you measure it without climbing to the top?  Read more

How do I prune my Clematis?

Do I prune my Clematis in the spring or in the fall?  It depends.  Read more.