Getting a spring and fall crop
October 3, 2019
Egyptian onion, also called tree, top setting, and walking onions are unique in different ways. They grow a cluster of bulblets where most onions have... ...read more
“Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’” every day in Haldimand-Norfolk
September 26, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press National Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing Heritage Day in Canada – September 21 this year – was set... ...read more
Sweet Potatoes: It’s Harvest Time
September 26, 2019
Unlike Irish (white) potatoes, which save better if the vines are allowed to die down for three weeks before digging, it’s extremely important to dig... ...read more
Expediting Tomato Ripening
September 19, 2019
Are you one of many gardeners who is experiencing slowness in the tomatoes ripening? For various reasons, this seems to be a very common problem... ...read more
Working toward a sustainable health care system for all
September 12, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press During meetings, door knocking, and attending community events, I find the provision of health care remains the... ...read more
Growing More on Limited Space
September 12, 2019
Experienced gardeners know that planting the entire summer’s crop on May 24 is not the best way to get the optimum use from available space.... ...read more
Gender bias in the garden
September 5, 2019
Why doesn’t the asparagus plant in the photo have red berries? The answer is simple: it’s a male plant. Look at the ground level and ...read more
Construction and Demolition Debris
September 5, 2019
Dear Trash Talking Trish and Tabitha, I am in the middle of renovating my house, and each week I have a pile of stuff that... ...read more
Illegal Dumping
August 22, 2019
Dear Trash Talking Trish and Tabitha, It’s been awhile since I’ve seen your column… hope all is well! I’m not usually one to complain but... ...read more
Rushing the season
August 15, 2019
“There’s nothing like a new potato” is a common quip when a gardener gets anxious to enjoy an early crop. Potatoes picked before the plant... ...read more
