hardneck. Two types of garlic are cultivated in Ontario – “hardneck”, the most common, and “softneck” which grows less well in our soil and climate. So-called “elephant garlic” is not a garlic at all, but a relative of the leek. Different varieties are grown, but there are no significant differences among them. What is the […]
Category: Ontario
Is Rudbeckia Native To Ontario?
Black eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta) a member of the daisy family, makes a statement in the garden wherever this perennial is planted. This favourite Ontario native plant blooms from July through September. Is black-eyed Susan native to Ontario? Habitat: Black-eyed Susan is a native plant in the Great Plains but was introduced into Ontario and […]
Do Daisies Grow In Ontario?
The Ontario populations of Lakeside daisy constitute about 95 per cent of the populations existing in the world; Lakeside daisy is one of very few plant species with most of its global range in Ontario. Are daisies native to Ontario? Introduced from Europe in the early 1800’s as a grass seed contaminant, and then spread […]
What Is Ontario’S Main Source Of Energy?
Nuclear generation. Nuclear generation provided the biggest share of Ontario’s electricity in 2015, producing 92.3 TWh of electricity. Electricity supply. Source 2005 2015 Nuclear 51% 58% Natural Gas 8% 10% Water 22% 23% Solar/Wind/Bioenergy
What Is The Oldest Bar In Ontario?
The Olde Angel Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Ontario (built in 1789 as The Harmonious Coach House). It has been reported as one of the oldest buildings in Canada. What is the oldest bar ever? Sean’s BarSean’s Bar, which dates back to the Middle Ages! Also listed in the Guinness Book of […]
Where Is Uranium Mined In Ontario?
The world’s largest and Canada’s only uranium refinery is located at Blind River, Ontario, where uranium ore concentrates from Canada and abroad are refined to produce uranium trioxide. Are there uranium mines in Ontario? There are 12 inactive uranium mine sites and 10 uranium tailings management area in and around Elliot Lake, Ontario. All of […]
Is Trenton Ontario A Good Place To Live?
3 for their top 10 Best Places to Live in Canada, 2022. The company highlights Trenton’s proximity to amenities, Trenton Park, its relatively low housing cost and its low crime rate. What is Trenton Ontario known for? Trenton is the primary city in the southeastern Ontario municipality of Quinte West. Adjacent to (and just west […]
Why Are Potatoes Grown In Ontario?
Because we know that the combination of Ontario’s warm long summer days and cool nights coupled with an abundant supply of water always produces a high-quality potato. Potatoes are Ontario’s largest fresh vegetable crop and second only to tomatoes as a processing crop. Are potatoes grown in Ontario? Potatoes are cool not only because they […]
Does Ontario Use Natural Gas For Electricity?
Natural Gas Ontario demand represented 24% of total Canadian demand, making it the largest consuming province after Alberta. How much of Ontario’s electricity comes from natural gas? As of March 2022, Ontario’s electricity supply mix was made up of 34 per cent nuclear, 28 per cent natural gas, 23 per cent hydro, 13 per cent […]
How Many Gas Power Plants Are In Ontario?
Ontario’s grid includes 33 gas and oil-fired stations totalling nearly 10,500 megawatts – 28 per cent of installed capacity. How many gas plants are in Ontario? Ontario has the highest number with 12 power stations scattered across the province, followed by Saskatchewan with 10 power stations and Alberta with 9 power stations. How many power […]