Replacing an old apple tree, growing beneath an old blue spruce tree, and trees that grow well in moisture. That's the beginning of the show. Voles, pruning butterfly bush + rose of Sharon, not to mention rabbit damage on serviceberry. It's a very big show!

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Things are hopping on the Garden Show today - to till or not an ancient asparagus patch? Soil preparation and composition - again, to till? Coffee grounds in the garden, boxwood replacements, Irish Spring soap to deter squirrels and more!

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Today's show covers overwatered African violets, pruning Clematis, repelling cats from the garden and a search for Edelweiss. Plus lots more!

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Paul Oliver (urbannaturestore.ca) joins the show to share his expertise with wildlife. Attracting bluebirds, best plantings to support birds, how and when to clean birdhouses, and the annual arrival of the bully grackles are all discussed today. Plus what to do with excess fireplace ashes?

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Many native insects use the hollow stems of herbaceous perennials for overwintering. Plants like Sedum and ornamental grasses. Don't rush to remove this material until the insects have moved on - likely early to mid May.

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Callers are interested in taking geranium cuttings, caring for 'mother-in-laws tongue, starting seeds and filling raised gardens. Spring is on its way!

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Fully grown Bridal Wreath Spirea in an allotment garden, Rhubarb in a raised garden and dwarf Hydrangea along a foundation. All this and more on the Garden Show this week!

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Colin Campbell joins show from the 'hood' to share tips on apple tree care, Maple madness and more. Meanwhile callers have cut tulips falling over, weeds in vegetable gardens, squirrels stripping lilac bushes and English ivy taking over.

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Plants are thriving with the longer days and callers need advice. To re-pot or not very overgrown Amaryllis? What about orchids that have formed "pips" (baby plants) on flower stems? Dean and Charlie weigh in on the power of a heated bird bath. And Sue has been saving wood ashes and eggshells all winter. What to do with them?

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60 years ago the red & white maple leaf flag was raised over Parliament Hill. Proud to be a Canadian during turbulent times! Meanwhile, it's time to prune Forsythia for indoor forcing. How to propagate African violets, Virginia creeper and let's talk succession planting in preparation for summer!

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