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Gardening: April 2012 Archives

Gardening: Strange stuff in your garden?

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It's like The Day of the Triffids in Richard Gilmore's garden in London, Ontario.

 

Ed Lawrence identified this growth as cedar apple rust. It lives part of its life cycle on apples and the rest on cedars.

 

Hear what to do about cedar apple rust; plus suggestions for low-maintenance potted shrubs; growing moon flowers from seed; pruning honeysuckle; removing garlic mustard; and what to do with trees attacked by emerald ash borer. 

 

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Gardening: Ground Bees

What to do if your lawn is buzzing with bees, plus advice on daffodils after they bloom; serviceberry trees; and fig trees.

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Gardening: Dry winter leads to early planting

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After the driest winter in 63 years, farmers are planting early.

With some plants, Ed Lawrence says you can get a jump on the gardening season too.

 

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