Trowel Talk Newsletter November 15, 2020

The Trowel Talk Newsletter November 15, 2020 brought to you by the Master Gardeners of Lanark County and Ottawa Carleton, is now available.  This month we talk about:

• Beauty or beast? Invasive Cypress spurge--This plant is considered an invasive weed in Ontario but it is also an invasive ornamental that is often grown in home gardens and can still be found for sale in nurseries.
• Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia--You may remember the popular Chia Pet, popular in the eighties. Follow one gardener's adventure as she grows chia plants.
• Green Roommates--Now that the outdoor gardening season has drawn to a close, we turn our attention to houseplants.
• Bringing nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants--a Book review 
• Ask a Master Gardener--Overwintering Spider Plants and Controlling Spider Mites.

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Reflowering Amarylis

Christmas is over.  Your beautiful Amaryllis bulb is nothing but green leaves.  Can you make it reflower.  Yes! You can. Follow our easy steps and your Amaryllis will rebloom again and again.

Christmas and other Forest Cacti

Christmas Cacti are a joy to behold.  Unfortunately, this beautiful plant is often allowed to shrivel and die after the holiday season.  To stop being a Christmas Cactus serial killer read more

Poinsettia and other Festive Favorites

The Poinsettia is the most popular Christmas plant, after the Christmas tree.  But why limit yourself to just one type of plant.  Read more

Ferns--Outdoors and In

Nothing says a Woodland Garden better than a Fern.  Read more

Growing Gardenia

The Gardenia is a delight indoors with its large, waxy flowers and heavenly scent but it is not for the faint of heart.  Read more.

Grow the Spirit of Aloha! Grow a Hibiscus!

The Hibiscus is a spectacular houseplant that makes you feel like you are in the tropics every time it blooms. Grow one yourself. Read more

Bringing your Plants Indoors

As the days get shorter and nights get cooler, it is time to start to think about any plants you may want to save for the winter.  How do you do it without bringing in undesirable insects.  Read more

Growing Orchids

Orchids are now available almost everywhere.  Can you grow one at home?  Read on.

Ten Golden Rules of House Plant Care

Doyou have trouble growing houseplants?  Read on

African Violets--Identifying Problems

Does your African Violet look sick?  Read on to identify what might be causing it its problems.

Growing Amaryllis and Getting it to Bloom Again

Most of us buy our Amaryllis in November, bring it to bloom and then toss it.  Read on to learn how you can get it to bloom again!

Not Really Violets

African Violets are not really violets but they are from Africa.  Read more about this favorite houseplant.

What do you do with your Poinsettia after Christmas?

Your Poinsettia added beauty to your home all Christmas season long.  What do you do with it now?  Read more