There are many chores that need to be done in the fall before you put your garden to bed for the winter. But first and foremost, there are many things you can do to prepare your lawn. Dethatch Thatch is the layer of slowly decomposing grass stems, dead roots and debris that accumulates above the soil and below the grass blades. Thatch becomes a problem if it is thicker … [Read more...] about Getting your garden ready for the winter
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Hope gardens brighten three areas of NOTL
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Communities in Bloom Committee is partnering with the Horticultural Society, the Niagara Pumphouse and the McFarland House for a new Hope Garden initiative. Communities in Bloom has encouraged local committees and partners to create bright yellow gardens across Canada for 2021, says local committee chair Vicky Downes. Volunteers have been … [Read more...] about Hope gardens brighten three areas of NOTL
NNS expansion could use injection of donations
Construction on the new premises for the Niagara Nursery School remain on budget, and on schedule to open in September. Adam Stewart, chair of the expansion committee, credits the collaboration between the town, which will own the building, the region, which is overseeing the project, and the nursery school. Stewart took a tour of the interior recently, and is greatly … [Read more...] about NNS expansion could use injection of donations
Konzelmann dome offers great guest experience
It’s all about the experience. “I think all of us, including us here at Konzelmann, are really focusing on that guest experience,” says Andrew Niven, director of marketing and hospitality at Konzelmann Estate Winery, rather than concentrating on volume sales. “I think something that COVID has taught us and I think the industry as well, is that we really have gotten … [Read more...] about Konzelmann dome offers great guest experience
What are we missing? Family, friends, and eating out
As locals in Niagara-on-the-Lake begin to see a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, it’s clear what they have missed the most during the pandemic were those moments spent with family and friends. The Local spent Monday afternoon chatting up residents and business owners about what they missed, and what they most look forward to as restrictions begin to ease and a return … [Read more...] about What are we missing? Family, friends, and eating out
