Leaf Mold, Compost Gold
Discover the Benefits As tree leaves turn colour and begin to fall, we’re reminded of their value and […] … 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
Local Groundcovers for Your Yard
Plant These Species Instead To avoid or eliminate invasive groundcovers, choose some of our top native plants, find … Continue reading
Invasive Groundcovers
Learn the Difference Groundcovers that fill in a space can be a great addition to a garden. They … Continue reading
How to Say Goodbye to Invasive Plants
Keep Your Garden Thriving Any invasive plant or noxious weed removed from your yard needs to be disposed … Continue reading
Leaf Nibblers: Friend or Foe?
It can be concerning when you find signs of insects chewing on your plants, but keep in mind … Continue reading
South for the Winter: Our Migrating Butterflies
Many people are familiar with the long migratory journey monarchs take every year to Mexico, but they aren’t … Continue reading
Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting, Anaphalis margaritacea, is a native wildflower important to a couple of our most attractive butterflies. It’s … Continue reading
Understanding Plant Labels
Learn What It All Means Plant tags contain essential information to help you make the best choices when … Continue reading
Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower … Continue reading
Choosing Wisely
The Difference Between Natives, Cultivars and “Nativars” If you’re out browsing nurseries for wildlife-friendly plants to add to … Continue reading
Watch These Tree Benefits Emerge Each Season
The Magic of Trees From tall, majestic hardwoods to saplings still stretching their branches to the sky, trees … Continue reading
Tips and Tricks for Planting a Tree or Shrub
Have Your Plants Thrive Adding a new native tree or shrub to your yard is an exciting project … Continue reading
Signs You Can Start Planting
Be Garden Conscious Snow is melting, temperatures are rising – but is it too early to start planting? … Continue reading
Serviceberries
Amelanchier species The delicate white flowers of serviceberries herald spring. Appearing in long clusters, these star-like blossoms arrive … Continue reading
Tracking the Spring Leaf-Out
Welcome Spring There are few more welcome signs of spring than when bright green leaves begin to unfurl … Continue reading
Healthy Plants Need Healthy Soil
Improve Your Garden Here are a few things you can do and not do to improve the health … Continue reading
Common Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus When choosing a new tree, shrub or plant, it’s important to consider the soil, moisture and … Continue reading
Your Soil is Made Up of 4 Crucial Ingredients
Did you know? When we picture an ideal garden, we tend to imagine all the activity going on … Continue reading
Putting Your Garden to Bed
Climate Change and Gardens Winter may not be everyone’s favourite season, but snow cover and prolonged below zero … Continue reading
Climate Change in the Watershed
The Watershed is Changing Climate change often brings up visions of extreme heat, drought and flooding during spring … Continue reading