HISTORY OF MASTER GARDENERS
The Master Gardener concept was originally created in Washington State (USA) in 1972. Ontario’s first pilot sites began in Brigden, Englehart and London with 39 participants. The next year, Brantford, Stratford, Ottawa, Windsor, Algoma West, Burlington and St. Catharines joined and brought with them another 154 new volunteers.
TIPS FROM THE WATERING CAN
Every month we post a new article about a plant species native to Ontario which includes cultivation and gardening tips to enhance the beauty of your garden with our own regional native plants