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I did some research on drip irrigation systems and was impressed to find the cost and features of this technology has really come along. You don't need to know much about hardware or plumbing, nor do you have to dig any trenches

Kevan Moxam, manager of parks for the city, said the concrete flower boxes were cracking and they had become a safety concern.He seemed surprised anyone would be upset that the gardens had been demolished."

Colin custom-built a series of wooden raised beds fitted with pitched panels covered in shade cloth. To make harvesting easy, the panels hinge open. They are also interchangeable, so when the weather cools this fall, Colin plans on switching the shade cloth panels out with ones covered in plastic, effectively turning the beds into mini-greenhouses.

The landmark garden centre, owned by Gerd and Rosemarie Schutz, is closing when all the stock is sold off but it isn't the end for the couple, who will continue to make a mark on the city with their landscaping business.Rosemarie said the recession was not a factor in the decision to close shop, and that the decision was made nearly two years ago to concentrate solely on the landscaping business.

Volunteers with the Ste. Anne Community Garden braved drizzly weather as Lewis pointed out potential problems with their plants, and told them how they should be properly cared for.The Ste. Anne Community Garden was built in June by volunteers on land on Ste. Anne Road donated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

Tammy Jette said she and Veronica, 4, and Kiara, 6, planted corn, carrots, green onions, peas and beets in the Paris Street garden.“This is the first year I have gardened. It's fun. The kids love it,” said Jette. “Howard Thompson (the garden caretaker) helped me. Next year I can go on my own.

August Exhibition - “ Sudbury in Bloom” - CNIB

An empty piece of land that sits behind the Cambridge police detachment will become a little brighter this month when it’s transformed into a community garden. “We’re adding a park-like atmosphere,” said Waterloo Region Police Const. Jonathan Patten

As great as mulch is as always there is a down side. Mulch is the perfect place for a slug to take up residence since they love damp earth and are mainly night creatures.photo by: kitkaphotogirl

North Bay Blooms announced its third business garden winner Friday as the Inn on the Bay was recognized for its abundance of colourful balcony and garden boxes.

Keep your eye out for more of these projects springing up around the city, since the two collaborators plan to install more “urban hacks” in the near future. Sean and Eric would also appreciate any advice from other gardeners (guerilla or not) regarding what kinds of plants would be best to grow and survive the longest in these types of urban settings.

But several members of the St. Joseph Island Horticultural Society figure one of the best ways to deal with grief is by creating new life — plant life, that is.Members and family recently gathered in Richards Landing for a small, intimate memorial planting to pay their respect to late comrades. photo by: ideanorth

For the first time since the Second World War vegetables are being grown in the Palace’s grounds alongside ornamental plants.