April Showers...well, you know the rest...            

It seems that it is anything goes in April----weather wise, that is for certain. Here in Southern Ontario we have experienced a wide range of temperatures, leading to "plant confusion". Blooms are everywhere! The planting bug has replaced the flu bug. Yard work has taken precedence over most indoor activities.

Alan Ilagan
It is now time to check what winter damage has occurred. One of our readers, Alan Ilagan has a wonderful tale of unlikely survivors, entitled " Plants of Glory". It is a tale of weathering obstacles ---winter weather, unexpected storms or simple neglect. Every year he awards one plant in his garden an imaginary award for Best Comeback! ---an unexpected joy.

 Bruce Zimmerman 
In some cases, there might not be an effective alternative to pesticides, for many others there are choices of alternative weed and pest control methods and devices.  Bruce talks about a few of these in this timely spring article. 
Article compliments of www.brucezimmerman.com

The Copper Leaf
The Workshop and Lecture Series presents a variety of topics ranging from landscape design to the latest garden trends. These events provide the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to learn from some of the gardening world's leading personalities and experts.

 Wes Porter Calendar 
A week by week, month by month schedule of what needs to be done for your garden-so you don't forget to do those key gardening tasks to keep your lawn and gardens in tip top shape! May events!

Duffer April Article
Scientists have discovered that the average man thinks about sex about once every 30 seconds...do you really think so? I've asked around and it seems that the census is right! Wow, who would have ever imagined---talk about being pre-occupied!   Duffer has a whole article devoted to this thought and the communication between the sexes.

Hort-Pro Garden Magazine 2003