Polyethylene row covers for a head start !

Hi, I live in Scarborough Ontario Canada and I will be starting my tomatoes peppers melons etc indoors 1-2 months before planting outside. However I was wondering if I can start planting outside in mid April through the use of…

When exactly do crocus bloom in Toronto

Hello there Thanks for all your help. You all have been great helping others. Thank you again. My question this time, When does crocus bloom in Toronto. I would like to know the Month and the day (like mid, early,…

Spring Cleanup – Perennials*

When is the best time to clean up the yard to prepare for the coming season (it is the end of March)?  I am concerned about weather conditions and new growth.  In particular, I have a variety of perennials –…

Spring Clean-up: A Toronto Master Gardener Guide

Spring clean-up is an annual event. We now know to resist the urge to clean up the garden until temperatures are consistently above 10°C or 50°F. Many butterflies, pollinators and other beneficial insects overwinter in the dead leaves and hollowed…