J3F : Chapter Conclusion

By admin, 23 May, 2025
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After winter comes spring
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Here in Ottawa, winters are cold and snowfall can be heavy at times. It’s not uncommon for temperatures in the garden to drop below 5 degrees Celsius, which affects how I organize and plan my experiments.

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In this photograph of the Arboretum, the trees are buried under snow and the paths are completely covered.
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Winter at the Arboretum
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In this photograph of the Arboretum, the trees are buried under snow and the paths are completely covered.
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With the arrival of spring, the snow slowly melts and the temperatures begin to rise. It’s the perfect time to start seedlings indoors to help them bloom more easily once they’re in the garden.

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Here, a building with a glass-vaulted roof stands at the centre of the photograph. The building’s white door is framed by green shrubs. Through the glass, various green plants of different sizes can be seen. In the foreground, leafy tree branches partially intersect the photograph.
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Tropical Greenhouse
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Here, a building with a glass-vaulted roof stands at the centre of the photograph. The building’s white door is framed by green shrubs. Through the glass, various green plants of different sizes can be seen. In the foreground, leafy tree branches partially intersect the photograph.
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As the snow melts, the soil and pathways become clear: I can begin organizing my garden beds. I plan out the space, mark the garden boundaries, and identify planting zones. Thanks to these marking and identification methods, I can quickly locate my plants as they grow. All of this is essential for scientific observation!

The return of warmer weather and the start of field experiments bring the garden back to life. It feels great to be working out there again!

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A grassy path divides the photograph. About ten people are working in flower beds filled with a variety of colours. Red and pink flowers occupy the foreground; behind them are white and yellow blooms. In the background, a row of green shrubs and leafy trees marks the edge of the garden. A wheelbarrow and several buckets of soil are scattered throughout the garden.
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Volunteers from the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm at work in the perennial beds, June 2014.
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A grassy path divides the photograph. About ten people are working in flower beds filled with a variety of colours. Red and pink flowers occupy the foreground; behind them are white and yellow blooms. In the background, a row of green shrubs and leafy trees marks the edge of the garden. A wheelbarrow and several buckets of soil are scattered throughout the garden.