Local Groundcovers for Your Yard
Plant These Species Instead To avoid or eliminate invasive groundcovers, choose some of our top native plants, find …
Your Green Yard
Invasive Groundcovers
Learn the Difference Groundcovers that fill in a space can be a great addition to a garden. They …
How to Say Goodbye to Invasive Plants
Keep Your Garden Thriving Any invasive plant or noxious weed removed from your yard needs to be disposed …
Caring for Your Yard
Prepare Your Garden Join us for a free webinar on getting your yard and garden ready for winter! …
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard
Learn About Trees Join us to learn about the best trees to plant to create shade, add curb …
Top Trees to Grow in Your Yard
Learn About Trees Join us for a free workshop to learn more about CVC’s home planting program and …
Understanding Plant Labels
Learn What It All Means Plant tags contain essential information to help you make the best choices when …
Pale Purple Coneflower
Echinacea pallida While you may notice colourful arrays of coneflowers in local gardens or nurseries, pale purple coneflower …
Choosing Wisely
The Difference Between Natives, Cultivars and “Nativars” If you’re out browsing nurseries for wildlife-friendly plants to add to …
Garden Tour: Bring Biodiversity to Your Yard – CANCELLED
Cancelled due to inclement weather. Registrants will be contacted. Get Involved Join us as we learn about beautiful …
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Hungry Hollow SNAP Neighbourhood Social: Bring Biodiversity to Your Yard
Get Involved Join us to learn about beautiful options for residential landscaping that increase biodiversity and support native …
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Signs You Can Start Planting
Be Garden Conscious Snow is melting, temperatures are rising – but is it too early to start planting? …
Tracking the Spring Leaf-Out
Welcome Spring There are few more welcome signs of spring than when bright green leaves begin to unfurl …
Top Trees for Your Yard
Join Credit Valley Conservation’s Melanie Kramer to learn about the best trees to plant to create shade, add …
Landscaping for Birds
Create Bird-friendly Yards Join us to learn about the birds that bring colour and birdsong to your yard …
Preparing Your Yard for Fall Rain
Rain Gardens are a Beautiful Way to Manage Rain Climate scientists predict we’ll experience more intense and frequent …
Red-osier Dogwood
This Shrub is a Stunning Choice for Yards or Gardens Red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a resilient shrub …
How to Make Your Home Rain-ready
A Natural Way to Prepare for Climate Change Climate change is happening now in the watershed. Our communities …
Meet the Expert – Caring for Your Green Yard
When you think of a technician, you don’t often think of trees and gardens. But planting trees and …
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