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
Trees
Why Sugarbushes Matter
Beyond the Maple Syrup Maple syrup season begins with that first sweet taste after a long winter. It’s … Continue reading
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard Workshop
Get to Know the Best Trees for Your Neighbourhood Learn all about the native trees that will enhance
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard Webinar
Get to Know the Best Trees for Your Neighbourhood Join this webinar to learn all about the native
Celebrating Our Favourite Native Plants
Standout Plants from 100 Editions of The Garden Post Each month, we spotlight a plant that’s showing off … Continue reading
Five Native Trees in the Credit River Watershed Worth Knowing
Celebrate Our Forests The Credit River Watershed is home to an incredible diversity of forests. There are over … Continue reading
Caring for Your Tree as It Ages
Ensure Your Trees Live Long Whether you planted a tree 15 years ago or just this past spring … 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
Smooth Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis  In early spring, before leaves appear, smooth serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) delights us with its showy white … Continue reading
Eastern Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis The unique pom-pom-like flowers of the eastern buttonbush make it fun to grow if you have … Continue reading
Spotted Beebalm
Monarda punctata Fun-looking spotted beebalm is a unique standout in any well-draining soil. Pale white to pinkish bracts … Continue reading
Bloomtime Calendar
While your garden sleeps this winter, plan your yard so you can be surrounded by blooms throughout the … Continue reading
Common Winterberry
Ilex verticillata Add colour to your fall and winter garden. Choose a female common winterberry (Ilex verticillata) shrub … Continue reading
Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata With bursts of warm yellow, lance-leaved coreopsis brightens any garden. Reliable lance-shaped leaves provide greenery throughout … Continue reading
Alternate-leaved Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia We have many native dogwoods in Ontario. Most are small to medium shrubs with opposite leaves … Continue reading
Caring for Your New Tree Workshop
Prepare Your Yard for Cooler Weather Join us for a free outdoor workshop at the Georgetown Tree Arboretum.
Michigan Lily
Lilium michiganese If you are looking for a bold summer flower to add to your garden, try Michigan … Continue reading
New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asters thrive with the Chelsea Chop as it encourages shorter, sturdier stems and fuller plants. Left … Continue reading
Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario … Continue reading
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our … Continue reading
Invasives
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own … Continue reading