Lil' Sprouts Workshops for Kids
We have some great FREE gardening workshops designed just for your budding gardener. They'll learn more about what goes on in the garden, find out about making things grow and learn all about bugs and butterflies. There's a different activity every other week.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Workshops run every other Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am and are open to children ages 3 - 7. Workshops are free but please register in advance as space is limited. Please call Ego's at 705-326-9922 to register.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
June 27: Bugs, Grubs and Slugs - chase down butterflies, catch some creepy crawlies, and learn about some of the insects in our gardens.
July 11:The Vegetable Patch - an exploration of edible parts of plants and how to grow them.
July 25:Plant Pandemonium! Explore the great diversity of plants and their interesting traits - colours, smell, texture.
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July Hours
Ego's is open seven days a week
Mon to Fri 8 am - 6 pm
Sat & Sun 9 am - 6 pm
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Weekly Specials
Check our website for our weekly specials. We have great plants at even better prices to suit every budget! To see this week's specials Click Here or sign up for our weekly e-flyer and get advance notice of each week's items.
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Strawberries Are Here!
 The season has been slow getting started, but the warm weather we've been having over the last few days is ripening the berries nicely.
We will have fresh-picked strawberries available daily at the market shop (weather permitting)
The pick-your own fields will be opening by this coming weekend: June 27.
Pick-your-own strawberries are $1.25 / litre.
We plan to have the fields open daily 8:00 am to 12:00 noon - weather permitting.
We have two farm locations this year: the "Jarratt" farm and the "Coulson" farm. We will be picking at both farms over the course of the season but not both on the same day. Road-side signs will guide pickers as to where to go.
To get the most up-to-date information on picking locations and picking days, please go to our website which is updated daily. Click here for more...
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Drought Tolerant Gardens
 Every year concern regarding our water resources mounts. Many cities and municipalities have had to limit water use during the summer for watering gardens and lawns. As a result, gardeners are increasingly looking for plants that can withstand these periods of drought and still look appealing.
Many plants are tolerant of periods of drought, however, they generally need to be fairly well established with healthy root systems. It is important to remember that newly planted drought-tolerant plants, as with any plant, will still need watering for the first year. Long, deep watering that soaks down to the roots of the plant will help develop deep roots which will help the plant through periods of drought once established.
Xeriscaping is a style of gardening that is based around water conservation. Principles involved include: improving the water-holding capacity of soil by adding organic matter, using mulches, irrigating efficiently (not during the heat of the day), using appropriate plants for soil type and exposure, pruning and weeding regularly, and capturing rain and snow run-off.
For a full list of drought tolerant plants that are perfect for your garden, go to our gardening info sheets page and click on Drought Tolerant Gardens.
Article courtesy of Landscape Ontario.
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The Magic of Mulches
 There is no magic bullet when it comes to low maintenance gardening, but using mulch comes close!
Mulch is a protective layer of material spread on top of the soil. This layer helps to:
- conserve moisture in the soil
- prevent weed growth
- protect the sides of houses from mud splatters
- protect plant roots by moderating soil temperature
- keep mud and soil off feet when working in the garde
- provide a clean finished look
- organic mulches gradually break down and improve soil structure
Mulches can be either organic - bark chips, cocoa bean hulls, leaves, compost, grass clippings or pine needles - or inorganic, such as stone, landscape fabric or plastic. All organic mulches gradually decompose and return beneficial organic matter to your garden. Inorganic mulches are more permanent and should be applied after all planting is complete, as it can be awkward to install new plants once a layer of stones has been spread on the garden.
For a more information on mulches, go to our gardening info sheets page and click on Magic of Mulches.
Article courtesy of Landscape Ontario.
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