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From the Editor
A passion for gardening
In this latest issue, the gardeners have all committed to their passion, whether it's a challenging stony plot in Victoria or two acres of naturalized flowerbeds near Truro, Nova Scotia. At the end of the day, it's not awards that make a garden special or rewarding, it's the gardener who breathes life into them to begin with.
Check out some of the other garden profiles on the site that are sure to inspire:
* Beauty unearthed in an Eastern Ontario garden
* Against the odds in Dawson Creek
* Perfect symmetry in a Montreal garden -
Latest issue
Summer 2010
In this issue
Summer's no-fail sizzlers: 65 plants that take the heat; Rediscover daylilies; Keep your hanging basket blooming all season long; 10 rock solid tips for stony spaces; Organic recipes for your outdoor garden party and more! more
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Be a farmer's market master
Whether you frequent the farmer's market or plan to start next growing season, take our quiz and see what you've been missing at the market.
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The bug barometer quiz
The easiest way to prevent insect damage in your garden is to discourage harmful bugs from visiting in the first place. Whether it’s choosing insect-resistant plants, removing infected foliage or dealing with an infestation, a healthy garden is the best defense. Take our quiz to see if you know what it takes to keep the bad bugs away.
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Favourite Plants
An ideal book for Canadian gardeners looking for perennials, roses, trees and shrubs to suit their particular locations, from Zone 3 to the warmest climates in the country. It includes planting and growing advice, detailed descriptions and information from the personal experience of expert Canadian gardeners. The lush photographs will inspire every gardener.
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Editor's Picks
- Host a fabulous summer garden party
- All about xeriscaping
- Simple avocado and herb salad
- Build a pond in four days
- What lawn mower will meet your grass cutting needs?
- Summer suncare
- Drought-resistant perennials
- Hibiscus punch
- Gardening in a changing climate
- Light up patio parties with DIY lanterns
- Fabulous fiddleheads
- Revive tired garden furniture with decoupage
- Build a portable salad table
- Special delivery: How to get fresh produce every week
- Lavender lemonade
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