Gardening

ARTHUR – The Arthur Horticultural Society toured seven local gardens on July 12. 

GUELPH – This season, I’ve found a quiet companion in the garden. 

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 – The Hillsburgh Garden Club planted planters along the bridge in the village and its members water and weed them.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE – Most of the local garden clubs and horticultural societies that host garden tours have already had them.

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.

FERGUS – Fiona Mason’s home at 145 Union St. West was nothing but grass and holes left by the dogs of the previous owner.

FERGUS – Outdoor planting boxes have been popping up outside schools in recent years.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Landscape lighting has been growing in popularity, and industry experts anticipate that growth will continue for years to come. 

HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its 22nd annual Garden Festival at the Harriston Community Centre on June 7.

ELORA – Centre Wellington has always had outdoor water use restrictions, says Dino Masiero, manager of water services and environmental sustainability.

ELORA – Many volunteers came out on May 24 to help plant a pollinator garden at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Daisy Moore has a client who wants to grow food on their property, but not in a vegetable garden.

FERGUS – The Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale” at the Fergus sportsplex on May 24.