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One of the many benefits to being in a garden is the heavenly aromas you encounter as you make your way down a garden path. The cause could be the winds gently nudging the viburnum branches or the oils of a scented geranium leaf being released by the brush of a sleeve. Or maybe it’s
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Regal geraniums

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The regal or Martha Washington geranium has long been a popular pot plant for the early-spring market and you will see many of them on display in garden centres and retail shops around Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter. They produce a wondrous show of bloom — the individual florets of a regal geranium are
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The passion flower

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The passion flower Growing exotic-looking houseplants can be a challenging but very interesting endeavour. No plant is more exotic looking than the passion flower and around Easter time it takes on an increased significance as it has religious symbolism connected to this Christian season. Each bloom consists of a flat base of petals above which
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Protected orchid site about to get boardwalk

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Taking native orchids out of their natural habitat only leads to a 
truncated lifespan; buy from greenhouses instead

Often found flourishing amid superlatives, orchids have been inspiring poets, painters, photographers and gardeners since the inception of their respective crafts. His interest kindled by a visit to Thailand, Lorne Heshka has been growing and photographing orchids for the last 20 years. He took part in the Manitoba Orchid Society’s 2012 Annual Orchid Show &
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Growing from seed

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One of the first flowers to make an appearance in the spring garden is the pansy — and it is one of the last to cease blooming in the fall. Pansies are definitely cool-weather plants, and in fact, they sometimes take a blooming holiday in midsummer during the hottest weather, and that is acceptable because
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Time to rejuvenate foliage plants

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By now we contemplate the days becoming longer and providing more hours of sunlight for our indoor plants — soon houseplants will begin a resurgence after a long period of semi-dormancy. Because the plants will be coming into “full growth mode” as light levels increase, now is the perfect time to do some cutting back,
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Glossary of garden terms

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As we look through those seed catalogues and plan for a new season, here’s a list of terms to brush up on: Acidic soil: has a pH below seven, typical of clay soils. Azaleas, camellias, dogwoods and roses like acidic soils. Alkaline soil: has a pH of seven or higher. Annual plant: lives one year
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Sunflower prices remain in narrow range

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Flat demand for Canadian sunflower seed, along with tight supplies and reluctant sellers, are keeping western Canadian sunflower bids within a narrow range, according to industry participants. “It’s kind of at a stalemate to a certain degree for prices despite what little sunflower is out there,” said Roger Kissick, sunflower analyst with Linear Grain. Grant
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Valentine for a gardener

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Fresh cut flowers and jewelry seem to be the items of choice for a lot of people when they are out shopping for something to give that special someone on Valentine’s Day. There is nothing wrong with choosing either blooms or bling, but if your special someone is an avid gardener who loves all plants,

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