

The soothing sound of gentle wind chimes
A garden is about sight, texture, fragrance, and sound. Sound in the garden can be provided by leaves that rustle. For example the...


6 Benefits of coffee grounds in your garden
California-based Sunset Magazine sent a sample to the lab to find out what is in spent coffee grounds. Here is the breakdown: nitrogen,...


Oakville Hort Society Plant Sale: May 16, 2015, Munn's United Church
The annual plant sale of the Oakville Horticultural Society will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Munn’s United Church, 8:30am...


Give mom live plants this Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, what gift will you give her this year? We recommend a tree, a shrub, or a perennial for her garden. First, many moms in...


To the dump, dump, dump—to get your free compost
The dates for the Spring 2015 free compost giveaway in Halton Region (including Oakville, Burlington, and Milton, Ontario), are Monday,...


DesignMyGarden.ca launches on May 1st - May Day
May 1st—May Day—is an old pagan holiday that is now largely forgotten. Festivals, dances, and rituals related to agriculture and...