Edible Garden Newsletter October 2015

Now that it is fall it is time start to think of the next gardening season.  It is a terrific time to start a new Edible Garden so you will be ready to plant come spring.  In this issue of the Edible Garden Newsletter, we discuss how to locate the best site on your property to plant edibles and the different alternatives to changing your garden location from turf to a spot where your garden will thrive.  Finally, an introduction to the Big Wigs in our garden, the Earwig. Read more.

Insects in Your Garden Technical Update

Who is eating my plants?  What can I do about it?  How can I attract beneficial insects to my garden?  If these questions have been running through your mind, join us for an all day information session on Saturday October 3 in Carleton Place.  This day is brought to you by the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton and Lanark County at the low cost of $30 ($35 after September 20) and includes your lunch, coffee, muffin and snacks.  To get the low price send an email before September 21 to register More Information.  Speakers bios and topics.  Registration Form.

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Edible Garden Newsletter September 2015

The United Nations has designated 2015 The  International Year of Soil.  To commemorate this year, we are focusing much of this newsletter on soil.  All life on earth depends on soil and it can take up to 1000 years to create just 2.5 cm of new soil! We also discuss the building and use of a Cold Frame that can extend both ends of the growing season.   Read more.  For a larger view of chart, click here.

Saving Tomato Seeds

Nothing tastes better than home grown tomatoes.  If you grew heritage or open pollinated tomatoes this year and found a tomato that you really loved, why not save money and ensure you can find the seed next year by saving seeds now.  The process is simple.  Read more

McDonald's Corners Fair September 26, 2015

McDonald's Corners Agricultural Fair is coming up. September 26, 2015 Details

Edible Garden Newsletter August 2015

This month, two of our Master Gardeners discuss their approaches to building a Cold Storage system used to store their produce for the winter.  We also profile the very welcome Lady Bug.  Read more

Mayberly Fair August 29, 2015

The Mayberly Fair is coming to town.  Details

Field of Daylilies

Often we buy our daylilies from a nursery or a plant catalogue with a limited selection.  If you ever have the opportunity to visit a field with acres of daylilies and over 1000 varieties in bloom, GO!  In Lanark County, we are lucky to have such a place.  Rounding the corner in late July and looking out at all of these varieties is a jaw dropping experience.  White House Perennials in Almonte is just such a place.  If you are coming to Eastern Ontario, in the next few weeks, check it out.  It is worth making a special trip.  Read more.