Autumn Gardening

Just because summer is winding down, it doesn't mean the gardening season is! There's still much to do in the fall, both to prepare for the cold Ontario winter and for next spring, too. Here are some tips and advice for autumn gardening from our team.


Fall Garden Tasks: Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Fall Garden Tasks: Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Falling leaves signal the beginning of the fall clean up season. Let's get your garden Winter ready with Gemmell's Fall garden tasks.

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Tips for Growing Garlic in the Fall

Tips for Growing Garlic in the Fall

Have you thought about growing garlic, but just weren’t sure how? No matter the size of your plot, our garden experts have got you covered. Garlic is one of the tastiest goodies you can grow in your home garden and the perfect time to plant it is during the late fall, from early October to late November.

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Much More than a Pretty Face: 8 Health Benefits of Plants | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Much More than a Pretty Face: 8 Health Benefits of Plants | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Sure plants are pretty and smell great, but did you know that many plants can actually benefit your physical and mental health?

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Autumn Joy: The Benefits of Fall Gardening | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Autumn Joy: The Benefits of Fall Gardening | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Autumn has arrived and with it come the benefits of Fall gardening. It's the perfect time for moving / dividing perennials or planting Spring bulbs & adding more colour.

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Celebrate Fall | Beautiful Autumn Planter Decor Ideas for Your Porch | Ottawa Gardening

Celebrate Fall | Beautiful Autumn Planter Decor Ideas for Your Porch | Ottawa Gardening

Jazz up your decor, and those planters, with a fantastic Autumn line up of plants. Get inspired with beautiful decor ideas and some of our favourite Fall plants at Gemmell’s - your Ottawa Valley Gardening Centre.

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