Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Edible Garden Newsletter June 2016

Lanark Master Gardeners June 2016
This month, we visit the members of the Allium family--onions, garlic and more. Learn all about another Edible beauty, Nasturtiums, and read a review of the movie Symphony of the Soil.  Finally a reminder of some excellent water sharing techniques.  Read more.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Edible Garden Newsletter May 2016

Lanark County Master Gardeners May 2016
Beautiful and delicious--that's what Edible Ornamentals are all about.  Learn how to grow and use both Pansies and Bloody Sorrel.  This month, we are including a book review of "In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto" By Michael Pollan. Finally, we round out the issue with an article about the dreaded Leek Moth that is attacking our Garlic and Onions across Eastern Ontario.  Read more

Friday, April 1, 2016

Edible Garden Newsletter April 2016

Lanark Master Gardeners April 2016
In this newsletter, we celebrate the International Year of the Pulses.  Learn what pulses are and how to grow them, including a feature article on the ever popular Peas. Many people, gardeners and non-gardeners alike have a terrible fear of Wasps.  Our article on Parasitoid Wasps may help change your mine.  If you are "Krazy for Kale" Read more

Monday, March 28, 2016

May 21st, 2016 - Perth Plant Sale

Lanark Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Again this year, the Perth and District Horticultural Society and Lanark County Master Gardeners join forces for our annual Plant Sale on May 21, 2016 at the Stewart School on Sunset Boulevard.  The plants come from our members gardens and feature interesting and unusual plants not often found at Garden Centres.  There will be Perennials, Annuals,Edibles and even some shrubs.  All are proven to do well in our area.  Join us from 9:00-10:30.  Come early for best selection. Calendar Details

Friday, March 25, 2016

Perth Museum Bird Watching Tour

Lanark Master Gardeners Birdwalking Tour
Join experienced birder, Cliff Bennett, as our guide to a Bird Walking Tour on June 4th OR June 11th at the Perth Wildlife Reserve. Lanark County Master Gardeners will talk about local plants that attract birds.  Each tour is limited to a maximum of 25 adults. Tickets are $20 per person and are available in advance at Perth Museum Visitor Info Centre 613 267-1947. For more information see flyer.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Seedy Sunday Perth March 6 2016

Seedy Sunday Lnark Master Gardeners
Come out to the Perth Legion for Seedy Sunday March 6. Bring seeds to share or come to get some. Free Seeds and check out the Seed Vendors. Gardening Seminars and workshops are available.  Lanark County Master Gardeners will be there all day to answer any gardening questions.  Stop by and say Hello.

Edible Garden Newsletter March 2016

Lanark Master Gardeners Edible Garden Newsletter March 2016
Do you grow the same vegetables year after year?  Maybe this year it is time to grow something different.  In this issue of the Edible Garden Newsletter, we introduce you to some unusual edibles.  Maybe you would like to try some sweet Ground Cherries or how about the perennial Good King Henry pictured above.  Also, stop thinking about Dandelions as a persistent troubling weed and learn about how valuable it really is.  Read all about it in the March Edible Garden Newsletter.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Edible Garden Newsletter February 2016

Lanark County Master Gardener Edible Garden  February 2016
Edibles on the rise--How high can we go? Save space and grow your plants up.  Transform sterile roofs of high rise buildings into thriving gardens,  Also, what the heck are Cardoon and May Pops?  Read all about it in the February Edible Garden Newsletter.

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