Ask the Expert: Stormwater Edition
Rain gardens can help mitigate the effects of flooding. Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Flooding, Garden Care […] … Continue reading
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Curating Your Best Garden Yet
Sharp-lobed hepatica may be found at your local native plant nursery. Photo: Anemone acutiloba, syn. Hepatica acutiloba, Hepatica nobilis … Continue reading
Three Backyard Birds Making Comebacks
Welcome Birds Back to Your Yard with Native Plants Flying High: Three Backyard Birds Making Comebacks The latest State … Continue reading
Seed Starting: Sow to Sprout
Tips and resources for starting your own native plant garden from seed Seed Starting: Pros and Cons of Pots … Continue reading
The Joys of Winter Birds
Three Ways to Welcome Birds to Your Yard This Season Nature-inspired holiday décor has a long tradition of … Continue reading
Celebrating Birds, Pollinators and Other Critters
Our Favourite Did You Know Facts from The Garden Post Since its launch in spring 2016, The Garden … Continue reading
The Benefits of Trees
The Many Benefits of Trees Accumulate Over Time There is a long list of benefits to planting native … Continue reading
Home Grown Success: 15 Years of Planting on Urban Properties
Thanks to willing watershed residents, we’ve planted over 3,000 trees and shrubs on local home properties, through CVC’s … Continue reading
Flooding Questions and Answers
During the winter, flood concerns may not be on the top of your mind, but those affected by … Continue reading
More Local Plants to Grow!
With 120 plants to choose from, we’re excited to share our updated Prairie and Meadow Plants for Landscaping booklet. The … Continue reading
Choosing Male or Female Plants
We often enjoy flowers for their beauty and fragrance. But did you know that the unique colour and … Continue reading
Benefits of Dividing Plants
As a garden matures, some perennial plants (plants that return each year) will benefit from being divided. This … Continue reading
Choosing the Best Spot for Your Tree to Thrive
Thinking about where you could locate a new tree, or whether you have enough space? Finding the right … Continue reading
Picture Perfect: Top Native Plants for Your Instagram Feed
Want to show off your garden and wow friends and family with your photos? When searching for snapshots in the … Continue reading
Reasons to Choose the Chelsea Chop
To control the height and blooms of your perennials, consider adding the Chelsea Chop to your spring maintenance … Continue reading
More Local Plants to Grow
We’re excited to announce that the new Woodland Plants for Landscaping booklet is ready for you to enjoy! Originally released in … Continue reading
Invasives
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own … Continue reading
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Different bird species like to build their nests in different places. You’re most likely to find an American … Continue reading
Wildflowers From Seed
The seeds of each plant species are as different as the plants themselves. And each seed requires different … Continue reading
Winter’s Berry Banquet
Once the flowers fade and leaves fall, there usually isn’t much colour left in our yards, but that … Continue reading
Leave the Leaves
Five Ways to Reuse Your Fall Leaves One of the best things about autumn is watching the green … Continue reading