Durham Master Gardeners
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The Durham Master Gardeners (DMG) group was founded in 1987. We are a growing group of members who reside in the Durham Region, Ontario and are, therefore, able to provide gardening advice and information specific to our area. We develop and deliver presentations to local horticultural groups, garden clubs, libraries, local service organizations, and companies, and at gardening events such as..
Durham Master Gardeners
2M ago
Gardening for Climate Change, Tree and Shrub Placement Around Your Property ..read more
Durham Master Gardeners
1y ago
by Gini Sage The name oregano is from the Greek oros ganos meaning ‘joy of the mountain’, a reference to the cheerful appearance and smell of the flowering plant on Greek hillsides. Oregano is also known as wild marjoram and as sweet marjoram. Although there are a multitude of uses for wild oregano as a Read More ..read more
Durham Master Gardeners
1y ago
by Gini Sage Caraway’s name is derived from the ancient Arabic word for seed, and has been valued for its flavour and medicinal properties since ancient Egyptian times. It has been found in archaeological excavations dating back over 5000 years, and is mentioned in the bible. In the Middle Ages, the roots were boiled as Read More ..read more
Durham Master Gardeners
1y ago
Early Spring (Weeks 1 to 4) Common Grape Hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) Crocus (Crocus spp.) Danford Iris (Iris danfordiae) Early Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) Glory-of-the-Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) Grecian Windflower (Anemone blanda) Netted Iris (Iris reticulata) Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) Striped Squill (Puschkinia scilloides) Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) Midspring (Weeks 4 to 8) Checkered Lily Read More ..read more
Durham Master Gardeners
1y ago
by Gini Sage Both the botanical and common names for parsley were derived from the old Latin ‘Petros selinon’, or Rock Celery. The ancient Greeks honoured parsley as a plant of death, and used it for decorating tombs. The ancient Romans were the first to use parsley as a culinary herb, both for its flavour Read More ..read more
Durham Master Gardeners
1y ago
by Gini Sage French tarragon’s name is derived from the Greek drakon, meaning ‘little dragon’, which is most likely a reference to the plant’s serpentine root system. Historically, tarragon was thought to ward off exhaustion, and this belief led pilgrims during the Middle Ages to place sprigs in their boots prior to starting out. Today Read More ..read more