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A Burst of Spring Colour Many plants in our climate respond to the cold by going dormant over […]
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A Burst of Spring Colour Many plants in our climate respond to the cold by going dormant over […]
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Gary and Debbie Mountain have been running their farm in Caledon for over 20 years, and their connection
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Tips to Protect Evergreens From the Cold Not only do evergreen trees protect our homes from cold winds,
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Beauty in Your Yard All Year Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is a cone-shaped tree that stays green
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Bring Nature Indoors For centuries people in colder climates have been bringing nature indoors to display signs of
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Gardening Tips for Winter Preparation Preparing your garden for winter is an opportunity to build healthy soils for
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Wood ferns Stay Green Year-round Make the transition from summer to fall spectacular by following these tips for
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Witch-hazel is a Burst of Fall Colour Graceful and delicate American witch-hazel is the perfect addition to any
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Rain Gardens are a Beautiful Way to Manage Rain Climate scientists predict we’ll experience more intense and frequent
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Prepare for a Climate Emergency Climate change is often featured in the global news stories we see on
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This Shrub is a Stunning Choice for Yards or Gardens Red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a resilient shrub
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September 7, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching its first Climate Readiness Week in partnership with
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It’s not uncommon to think of tree roots as being large, heavy, powerful and potentially destructive. Misconceptions about
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Wild Black Cherry is a Tolerant Tree Some trees, such as American beech, are rarely seen outside of
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Finding a Kentucky coffee-tree (Gymnocladus dioica) growing in the wild in Ontario is rare. Its deceasing presence led
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Ways To Keep Your Yard Cool Paved and hard surfaces like driveways can absorb and radiate the sun’s
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We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate
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Small yellow flowers bloom on this low-growing groundcover in mid-late spring. As it grows, it forms a dense
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Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt When left unmanaged, invasive species can take over your yard, garden, field or forest.
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June 13, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across
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It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or
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