Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Ecosystem restoration is an adaptive process. Sometimes it uses methods that seem more destructive than restorative. Fire has […] … Continue reading
Green Your Property
New Approach to a Countryside Tradition
If you have a keen eye and are of a certain vintage, you may notice farmers are changing … Continue reading
Great Blue Lobelia
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed … Continue reading
What Does it Mean to Restore the Earth?
Talking about the Earth and what we can do to protect it can feel overwhelming. After all, it’s … Continue reading
How to be a Good Neighbour
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Exchanging customary remarks about the weather seems quintessential. And there’s … Continue reading
Connecting Communities
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help … Continue reading
How Early is Too Early to Plant?
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery. … Continue reading
Shrubs for Bird Communities
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding … Continue reading
Tap Into Tradition
As cool winter nights give way to warm spring days, the full moon rises to usher in a … Continue reading
Stonewell Lavender Farm: Restoring our Natural and Cultural Heritage
Making a Difference Four years ago, Lee Anne Downey and her husband Tom Hitchman moved to their Erin … 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
Forget Fall Chores for Winter’s Foragers and Scavengers
If you didn’t complete all your yard cleanup chores before the snow fell, you’ll be relieved to know … Continue reading
Eastern White Cedar
Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs … Continue reading
Managing Snow Load
When do snow-covered tree branches go from picturesque winter wonderland to worrisome? How much weight can those branches … Continue reading
A Winter Menu for the Birds
Tips for Feeding Birds This Winter Feeding birds that brave our long, cold winters is an enjoyable experience. … Continue reading
Winter Birdwatching for Science
Bird Counts and Projects To Take Part In As winter quickly approaches, some of us are eager to … Continue reading
Smooth Rose
Rosa blanda Smooth rose steals the spotlight in June when its pink petals unfurl to reveal buttery-yellow centres. … Continue reading
Habitat How-To for Pollinators
Set Pollinators Up for Success One of the most wonderful sounds of summer is the hum of pollinators … Continue reading
Caterpillars Are Picky Eaters
Provide Them a Good Meal Monarch butterflies cannot survive without milkweed. The leaves of these native wildflowers are … Continue reading
Butterfly Milkweed
Butterfly Milkweed If you have a sunny spot with well-draining soil, show pollinators hospitality by planting colourful and … Continue reading