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| UPCOMING EVENTS | Hydrangea Festival July 24, 2010; 11:00am Planning for Spring Flowering Bulbs September 11, 2010; 11:00am Fall Urn Insert Workshop September 9, 2010; 6:00 - 8:00pm September 12, 2010; 1:00 - 3:00pm Planning for Fall Maintenance September 18, 2010; 11:00am Events and Details |
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Greetings! Ahh, the beginning of summer. After the bustle of spring, we are getting ready for our summer sales. So, how does your garden grow? Things are not slowing down in the garden. Quite the opposite actually. The early jump on spring has brought out the pests in full force earlier than usual. Let's put a stop to those munching monsters!
If you have some pests or diseases that you are unable to identify, let us know. Please bring in a sample (in a sealed plastic bag - we don't want any escapees!) and our knowledgeable staff will be able to find out what it is and recommend the best course of treatment. If you can't get to us, visit the online form on our website and let us know What's Bugging You!
Summer Sale on NOW!
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Munching Monsters!Who's munching their way through your garden? It just takes a minute or two each day as you walk through your garden to be observant and notice any changes. The earlier you catch a problem, the sooner we can get to the solution and the happier you and your garden will be! As with all products, please read the label to ensure that the product is the best solution for your garden. Do you know another gardener who might enjoy this article?  |
RosesFor the Love of Roses NewsletterThanks to
everyone who attended our Rose Festival last weekend. We enjoyed having
Joel Schraven speak so knowledgeably about growing roses in Ontario,
and a special thanks to Trish McGibbon for demonstrating different
arrangements that can be done with roses and other plants from our
garden. Photos |
 Holes in your Roses' leaves? Check to see who's munching their way through your rose garden!
Safer's Ready to Use 'End All II'
Insecticide
- a fast-acting, short-lived product
- when insects appear, spray all plant parts including upper and lower leaf surfaces.
- repeat 10-14 days later if necessary
- controls aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, earwigs, whitefly and beetles on fruit trees, landscape trees, ornamentals, flowers, shrubs (roses!) and vegetables
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 Safer's Defender Garden Fungicide
- for use on vegetables, fruits, ornamentals and flowering plants
- to control powdery mildew on roses (chrysanthemums, grapes, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, beans and dahlias) spray at first sign of disease and repeat 10-14 day intervals
- to control black spot on roses, spray every 7-10 days to ensure thorough coverage of new foliage and stems
Products available at the Dufferin Garden Centre.
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Vegetable Gardens
There are a host of pests and diseases that can plaque the home gardener.
We understand the importance of growing your own food and don't want anyone to get discouraged. We are here to help you achieve the best harvest possible (although the weather seems to be a bit beyond our control!).
Bring us your problems (in a plastic bag please) and we'll help you find solutions.
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 Green Earth
Slug and Bug Insect Killer Dust
Diatomaceous
Earth
- effective in controlling many household and garden pests
such as ants, caterpillars, earwigs, potato beetles, slugs and sowbugs
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contains two food-grade additives of which one attracts the crawling
insects while the other is a digestive ingredient - when applied
directly, crawling insects are usually killed within 48 hours from
cutting action
- apply by lightly coating or dusting area where
insect pests are found or hide such as cracks or crevices
- product
remains effective as long as it is present
- use as a powder indoors
or outside
- use as wettable powder with water around foundations,
shrubs, flower beds, gardens
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 Green Earth Garden Sulphur
Fungicide Miticide
(Regular Price $9.99, see coupon below)
- controls powdery mildew, rust, black spot, scab and certain mites
- may be dusted directly onto plants or bulbs or may be mixed with water for spray application
- spray or dust tomatoes when the fruit begins to set to protect against russet mite
- may be used up to one day before harvest on all crops except grapes for wine which require a 21 day interval
Products available at the Dufferin Garden Centre.
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 Fruit Trees
Now that the fruit is setting on most trees, the anticipation of harvest is high!
Tanglefoot Red Sphere Traps
- lures flies away from fruit trees as they search for egg-laying sites - thinking the red traps are ripe fruit, the flies land and attempt to deposit eggs and become stuck
- apple maggot fly infests pears, apples, apricots, hawthorns and plum, newly-hatched larvae tunnel through the fruit, causing brown streaks in the flesh
- trapping the female flies during the egg-laying cycle reduces the damage to fruit
also works with the cherry fruit worm for cherries
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 Green Earth Horticultural Oil
Insect Spray
- controls scale insects, mealybugs, mites and other garden pests
- mix with water and apply as a forceful spray, wetting pests and all parts of the plants thoroughly
- do NOT use on beech, butternut, Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir, hickory, holly, sugar maple, Japanese maple and walnut
- if in doubt about use on sensitive plants, test on a leaf or two, spray damage will be apparent in 24 hours
Products available at the Dufferin Garden Centre.
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 Hosta
Hostas are a wonderful family adding different heights, colours and textures to shady and part-shady areas in the garden.
Hostas are easy to maintain and make a strong design statement in any garden bed or container.
However, some varieties can be susceptible to slug damage.
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 Safer's Slug and Snail Killer
- for use around vegetables, perennials, fruit trees, berries, ornamentals (shrubs, flowers, trees) and lawns against slugs and snails in greenhouses and outdoors
- will not harm pets, birds or wildlife
- apply the bait evenly at approx 2 g per square meter on the soil around or near the plants to be protected from slugs or snails
- product may be dispensed directly from the container to small areas as a spot treatment or can be applied using a handheld spreader
- circling the garden plot or plant/shrubs/trees with bait effectively creates a barrier to slugs and snails
Product available at the Dufferin Garden Centre.
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 Lily species (Lilium)
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria), Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum) as well as the Fritillary (Fritillaria)
Red Lily Beetle
- newly hatched larvae feed on the underside of leaves while mature larvae feed on the upper surface of the leaves
- larvae cause most of the damage and spend 2-3 weeks stripping the foliage, then the flower buds before dropping to the soil to pupate.
- after 2-3 weeks, the adult beetles emerge to start eating again
- hand-picking should be the first level of control if possible
- constant vigilance and quick removal and disposal of beetles, eggs and larvae can control an infestation on a small number of plants
- Neem Oil will repel beetles and kill young larvae
- best to apply every 5 to 7 days after the eggs hatch
Product available at the Dufferin Garden Centre.
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Cedar's Corner
Hey Pint-Sized Potters, have I got a job for you! Do you like to eat...I know I do! The next time you have scrambled eggs, don't let Mom and Dad throw out the egg shells...I have a special place for them. Did you have a nice big glass of milk with your scrambled eggs? Your milk (and other milk products) contains mineral called calcium which helps to build strong bones, teeth and is needed for muscle growth. Where else can you find calcium?...In whole grains, green vegetables, sardines, salmon, soybeans and peanuts.
Do you know who else needs calcium? Tomatoes do! They need them for cell growth and division. When tomatoes (and peppers) don't get enough calcium, they have underdeveloped leaves and blossom-end rot. This is when the end of the fruit doesn't develop properly causing a dark, flattened or sunken leathery-appearing spot, sometimes including half the fruit.
Time to feed your plants! Adding those crushed egg shells from your breakfast around the base of the tomatoes (and peppers) will certainly be a welcome addition. Or, add Hen Manure which has naturally occurring calcium (organic fertilizer).
While you are in the mode of feeding your plants, don't forget to replenish the nutrients of your other plants. Remember to give your hanging baskets and annuals a shot of fertilizer, such as Parkwood Transplant Fertilizer (10-15-10)...note the high middle number for roots and flowers. Now is also a good time to feed your lawn with Green Acres by Turf Revolution or Parkwood 21-6-12 Lawn Food.
Ahh, nice cool grass...perfect for summer fun! Let the games begin!
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Can you name these Summer Blooms? These
are plants you could see around the Dufferin Garden Centre (or our
website
- hint, hint!). If you have not won in the last three months, please send your answers via Email, we will accept
either Common or Latin names!
The first three entries with the correct answers will
receive a $5.00 gift card from the Dufferin Garden Centre. The answers
will be published our next newsletter.
Answers from Garden Matters - June 17, 2010
1 - Marilyn Monroe Hybrid Tea Rose
2 - Sunburst Blanket Flower
3 - Henry Kelsey Explorer Shrub Rose
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Inspiration is Blooming at the Dufferin Garden Centre
Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday; 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday; 10:00am to 4:00pm
Canada Day, July 1, 2010; 10:00am to 4:00pm
Telephone: 519-941-5081
250 'C' Line, Orangeville
Dufferin Garden Centre
www.dufferingarden.ca
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