ARTHUR – The Arthur Horticultural Society toured seven local gardens on July 12.
Gardening
Finding solace in the soil: the healing power of a grief garden
GUELPH – This season, I’ve found a quiet companion in the garden.
Six winners of Grand Garden Awards this year
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus & District Horticultural Society has awarded six homeowners with Grand Garden Awards. “The winners met all the criteria we look for when judging gardens. Each illustrates the gardener’s passion, creativity, knowledge and commitment to horticulture,” said Patty Johnsto
Hillsburgh Garden Club maintaining public gardens
HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh Garden Club planted planters along the bridge in the village and its members water and weed them.
Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake garden tour
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE – Most of the local garden clubs and horticultural societies that host garden tours have already had them.
Garden tour highlights local expertise, passion for gardening
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The pond in the back corner of the garden at 380 Brock Ave. in Fergus was the main event at Helen and Claude Lacroix’s garden, and the most desirable spot on a very hot afternoon.
Some real stunners on Fergus garden tour
FERGUS – Fiona Mason’s home at 145 Union St. West was nothing but grass and holes left by the dogs of the previous owner.
Five gorgeous gardens on society’s Fergus tour
FERGUS – Whether you are new to gardening or have a beautiful garden yourself, there’s an event coming up you won’t want to miss.
Children learn skills, life lessons in schoolyard gardens
FERGUS – Outdoor planting boxes have been popping up outside schools in recent years.
Landscape lighting helps brighten up a property at night
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landscape lighting has been growing in popularity, and industry experts anticipate that growth will continue for years to come.
Harriston and District Horticulture Society hosts annual Garden Festival
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its 22nd annual Garden Festival at the Harriston Community Centre on June 7.
Gardeners beware: water restrictions may be in your future
ELORA – Centre Wellington has always had outdoor water use restrictions, says Dino Masiero, manager of water services and environmental sustainability.
Volunteers help plant pollinator garden at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Many volunteers came out on May 24 to help plant a pollinator garden at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Not into vegetable gardening? Try planting a food forest
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Daisy Moore has a client who wants to grow food on their property, but not in a vegetable garden.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society held annual “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale”
FERGUS – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale” at the Fergus sportsplex on May 24.
