Ontario - Fine Gardening

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    After the Storm in Caroline’s Ontario Garden

    Hi GPODers! A few weeks ago we saw Caroline Blais' garden in Belwood, Ontario, Canada during a snowstorm (Caroline’s Snow Day in Ontario). Despite the frigid temperatures and lots of…

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    Are Robotic Lawn Mowers Effective?

    Automation is everywhere, promising to make our lives easier and more productive. When it comes to mowing our lawns, the traditional time-saver has been finding someone else to do the…

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    Caroline’s Snow Day in Ontario

    Hi GPODers! Snow can bring all kinds of added challenges to the winter garden. The heavy precipitation and ice that might follow can weigh down shrubs and break tree branches.…

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    Giving Thanks to the GPOD Community

    Happy Thanksgiving GPODers (and happy belated Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian readers)! I've been a part of building and preparing Garden Photo of the Day to send to all…

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    Bill and Dawn’s Farm Gardens in Ontario

    Happy Monday GPODers! We see gardens large and small here on GPOD, but it's not every day we get to see gardens on a 76-acre farm. Today, we're heading north…

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    Low-Light Indoor Plants with Unique Foliage

    Who wouldn’t love a lush display of fabulous foliage filling their home during dreary winter months? I attempt to achieve this with select tropical plants I have nurtured for years.…

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    Lynn’s Garden in Ontario

    Hi GPODers! We started our week in Alice's Ontario garden, and we're staying in the province to visit Lynn Fournier and her lush landscape. She transformed her garden into a…

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    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

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    Alice Says Goodbye to a Special Garden: Part 2

    Hi GPODers! Today we continue our farewell tour of Alice Fleurkens' garden in Sweaburg, Ontario. If you missed it, please check out Part 1, which includes links to some of her…

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    Alice Says Goodbye to a Special Garden: Part 1

    Happy Monday GPODers! First, I want to say a huge thank you for all the kind words I got from Friday's post. The GPOD community continues to blow me away…