Eastern White Cedar
Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs […] … Continue reading
Urban Homeowners
Managing Snow Load
When do snow-covered tree branches go from picturesque winter wonderland to worrisome? How much weight can those branches … 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
Paper Birch
The unique, peeling white bark of paper birch (Betula papyrifera) make it a year-round standout and homeowner favourite. Available … 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
Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum Attract pollinators and add colour to your shady space by planting Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum). Also … Continue reading
Plant Native this Spring
The weather is getting warmer with each passing day. Spring is finally here! Spring rain and warming temperatures … Continue reading
Become a Backyard Birder on Go Birding Day
The warm spring weather in April brings on many exciting changes in nature: snow changes to rain, flowers … Continue reading
Workshops for Landowners Looking to Make a Difference
Calling all homeowners, corporate and institutional property owners and agricultural landowners. We have workshops to help you enhance … Continue reading
Workshops for Landowners Looking to Make a Difference
Calling all homeowners, corporate and institutional property owners and agricultural landowners. We have workshops to help you enhance … Continue reading
Have your garden and caterpillars too
Keep gardens and caterpillars thriving Home gardeners frequently ask how to keep caterpillars from munching on their garden … Continue reading
The Benefits of Snow Cover
Your Garden Can Benefit The freeze and thaw cycles of winter can be hard on plants, especially those … Continue reading
Footprints in the Snow
Improve your Identification Skills During the winter months, it’s easier to spot the signs of animals big and … Continue reading
Winterberry
Ilex verticillata The red berry-like clusters of the Winterberry shrub (Ilex verticillata) provide a striking contrast to the … Continue reading
Soakaway Maintenance
Soakaways require very little maintenance but to ensure they continue to function properly, here are a few things … Continue reading
What is a Soakaway?
Soakaways allow space for rain water to collect and slowly seep into surrounding soils. A soakaway pit or … Continue reading
What is a Rain Garden?
Beauty and Function A rain garden is a shallow, sunken garden bed designed to briefly collect rain water … Continue reading
Drought in Your Yard
What You Need to Know About Drought What is a drought? Drought occurs when there is less rain … Continue reading
Why Mulch?
Mulch is an Essential Tool for Your Garden Applying mulch is one of the best things you can … Continue reading
Blazing Stars
Dense blazing-star versus slender blazing-star Look to Blazing Stars for reliable clumping spikes of mauve flowers to adorn … Continue reading