Today (May 7) a few hours after planting onion sets, radish seeds, and leaf lettuce seeds part of one small area I planted pooled from a heavy rainfall that fell. This occurred in one of two small areas where grass…
I have tested my garden clay soil and find it has neutral PH and low phosphorous, and potash and very low nitrogen. What kind of fertilizer should I use to improver the quality and want can I use to make…
1. Last Fall covered my garden with 2-3 inches of farm grade processed turkey litter compost so nutrients could leach into the soil over Winter. Should I add another layer of same compost early this Spring 3-4 weeks before planting…
Is like to know about plastic labels in the soil. I know they leach into the soil, but what does it do to the soil and plants. Do the plants absorb it? And in turn are we ingesting microplastics? There’s…
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I covered my flower beds with leaves over the winter. What do I do with them in the spring?…
I have a community garden here in Toronto. I am thinking of topping up my garden by adding a couple of inches of Triple Mix (soil, peat moss and compost). After applying this layer of Triple Mix can I also…
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I ordered some hardy perennials that are being shipped across Canada, from BC to me in Toronto. Unfortunately, I found out after the fact that the nursery has a bad reputation and I am concerned about picking up…
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Where can I find Joanna Gilbert tree peony in Toronto? And is it too late to plant tree peony in mid November? Many thanks!…
For several years now I have been adding turkey litter compost to my garden in the early spring. Can I add the same compost to my garden in the fall (i.e., now?) And do I need to then add some…
I have a plot 15 ft x 20ft at a local garden club where I have been growing mainly heirloom tomatoes (heavy feeders) in the same spot for 10 years. I use quality turkey and worm compost every year. But…
