Make Colour Last
Wood ferns Stay Green Year-round Make the transition from summer to fall spectacular by following these tips for […] … Continue reading
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Climate Change is Happening
Prepare for a Climate Emergency Climate change is often featured in the global news stories we see on … Continue reading
Urban Tolerant Trees
Wild Black Cherry is a Tolerant Tree Some trees, such as American beech, are rarely seen outside of … Continue reading
Plants Keep You Cool
We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate … Continue reading
Problem Plants
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants … Continue reading
CVC’s New Rain-ready Plant List
Have you ever wanted to create a rain garden, build a soakaway or plant a soggy area of your yard? You … Continue reading
Life Underground
When planning and planting our gardens, we often focus on what we see above ground, like birds nesting … Continue reading
Why Leaves Change Colour
The switch from summer to fall can be bittersweet. But two things that help ease the transition are … Continue reading
What Will You Restore?
What will you restore? On June 5, the United Nations declared the next ten years the Decade on … Continue reading
Cooling the Urban Heat Island
Urban communities are often hotter in the summer than rural areas. This phenomenon is called urban heat island … Continue reading
Pollination through Insects
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it … Continue reading
Where to Find Plants
If you’ve found invasive species growing in your yard, remove them and replace them with native plants. Removing invasive species … Continue reading
DIY Rain Gardens
Celebrate spring by creating a rain garden in your yard. Here are three steps to help you get … Continue reading
Rain-Ready Plants
April showers bring May flowers, but they also create puddles and soggy spots in your yard. With more … Continue reading
Connecting Communities
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help … Continue reading
Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Winter is a great time to learn about the many active creatures that call your backyard home during … Continue reading
Scavengers Among Us
Scavengers are animals who eat carrion and decaying plant matter. They play an important ecological role by feeding … Continue reading
Plant for Winter Colour
Your yard can be beautiful and colourful even in winter. Planning your garden with winter in mind ensures … Continue reading