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Lance-leaved Coreopsis

Posted on September 10, 2024 in The Garden Post

Coreopsis lanceolata With bursts of warm yellow, lance-leaved coreopsis brightens any garden. Reliable lance-shaped leaves provide greenery throughout […] … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Trees, Urban Homeowners

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Dividing Perennials

Posted on September 10, 2024 in The Garden Post

Dividing overcrowded perennials is a common practice performed by gardeners to keep plants healthy. The resulting smaller clumps can … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Plants, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners

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No More Brown Fridays

Posted on September 5, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Don’t become a Brown Friday statistic. American plumbers named the Friday after Thanksgiving Brown Friday because of the increase in … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Things to Do, Urban Homeowners

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Partner Resources to Reduce Flood Risk

Posted on August 26, 2024 in Green Brief

Get your Business Flood Ready Is your business at risk of flooding? Businesses within the TRCA jurisdiction of … Continue reading

Best Practice, Corporations and Institutions, Gardening, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners

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New Invaders

Posted on August 26, 2024 in Green Brief

Jumping worms – Amynthas spp., Metaphire spp., Pheretima spp. Jumping worms are invasive earthworms most likely to be … Continue reading

Best Practice, Corporations and Institutions, Gardening, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners

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The 3-30-300 Rule

Posted on August 26, 2024 in Green Brief

Trees play a vital role in cooling cities, reducing carbon dioxide, supporting wildlife and enhancing air quality. They’re … Continue reading

Best Practice, Corporations and Institutions, Gardening, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners

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Visual Aid: Exploring Our Video Resources

Posted on August 23, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Being an excellent steward of your property begins with understanding how to properly care for both your land … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Things to Do, Urban Homeowners

Alternate-leaved Dogwood

Posted on August 13, 2024 in The Garden Post

Cornus alternifolia We have many native dogwoods in Ontario. Most are small to medium shrubs with opposite leaves … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Trees, Urban Homeowners

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Caring for Your New Tree

Posted on August 13, 2024 in The Garden Post

Chicken Wire Fence for Year-round Protection Young trees and shrubs have tender bark that is easily damaged by … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Plants, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners

Caring for Your New Tree Workshop

Prepare Your Yard for Cooler Weather Join us for a free outdoor workshop at the Georgetown Tree Arboretum.

Gardening, Green Your Property, Hungry Hollow, SNAP, Things to Do, Trees, Urban Homeowners, Your Green Yard

Caring for Your Yard Webinar

Sharpen Your Fall Yard Care Skills Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,

Gardening, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, SNAP, Urban Homeowners, webinar, Your Green Yard

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What Goes “Eeek” in the Night

Posted on August 8, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

Few of us see bats on a regular basis, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Go out … Continue reading

Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners

Two people holding a sign that says Caring for the Credit standing in front of a wetland.

70 Years of Stewardship

Posted on August 7, 2024 in Conversations

In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we’re highlighting stories that connect our past with our present through a … Continue reading

Farmers and Equine Operators, Get Involved, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Landowner Action Fund, Rural Landowners, Seventy, Urban Homeowners

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Investing in Nesting

Posted on July 16, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

If You Build it, They Will Come Tree cavities, crucial for resting and nesting, can be scarce in … Continue reading

Climate Change, Grassland, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners

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Growing Inspiration

Posted on July 16, 2024 in The Garden Post

Maintain a picture-perfect garden all year long with these simple sustainable landscaping tips: Summer Water your plants at … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Plants, Tree Planting, Urban Homeowners

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Michigan Lily

Posted on July 16, 2024 in The Garden Post

Lilium michiganese If you are looking for a bold summer flower to add to your garden, try Michigan … Continue reading

Gardening, Green Your Property, Trees, Urban Homeowners

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Riparian Rhapsody

Posted on July 4, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

What is it? Riparian zone: the transition areas that span the gap between land and water. Rhapsody: a poem or … Continue reading

Climate Change, Grassland, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners

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Summer Safety Message: Be Aware of Urban River Flooding Due to Thunderstorms

Posted on July 3, 2024 in Public Service Announcement

July 3, 2024, MISSISSAUGA – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near … Continue reading

Farmers and Equine Operators, Flooding, Green Your Property, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners, Watershed Science

Pond covered in green lillypads and bordered by tall reeds, shrubs and trees.

Wetlands: Nature’s Multi-Taskers

Posted on June 18, 2024 in Countryside Stewardship Mail

This is part five of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the … Continue reading

Climate Change, Grassland, Green Your Property, Nature and Wildlife, Rural Landowners, Urban Homeowners

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Flower Flies: More Than They Appear to Bee

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Green Brief

While butterflies and bees grab most of the headlines, there are several other impactful species responsible for pollinating … Continue reading

Best Practice, Corporations and Institutions, Gardening, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners

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Dampening the Drought: Adapting to Hotter, Drier Summers

Posted on June 12, 2024 in Green Brief

Climate change brings higher temperatures and more frequent droughts in summer. Instead of struggling to keep non-native plants … Continue reading

Best Practice, Corporations and Institutions, Gardening, Green Your Property, Greening Corporate Grounds, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, Urban Homeowners

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