September 26, 2023
We checked under the cardboard and the grass appears to be mostly gone. We trimmed the cardboard and will let the mulch settle over the fall, winter and spring. There will be no need to amend the soil at this time. Now the garden planning begins! Once the weather gets cooler the website will be developed further (it is a work in progress).
Interesting Fact!
Did you know there is a HUGE difference between golden rod and ragweed? People see the gorgeous yellow goldenrod blooming in fields and ditches and assume that is what is triggering their allergies. Goldenrod has over 25 species native to Ontario, has characteristic bright yellow flowers and the pollen is transported by pollinators. It is a very important food source for migrating and soon to go into hibernation pollinators. It blooms at the same time as ragweed, which has rather inconspicuous flowers that produce small lightweight pollen. The pollen of the ragweed is transported in the wind, hence your itchy eyes and runny nose! So before you destroy that plant you assume is the culprit, make sure it is indeed ragweed. Here is a fact sheet for more information.
