Discover Nature In Your Backyard
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Plants are living organisms of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through their roots, and synthesizing nutrients in their leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll.
If you have been down Cootes Drive this year you will probably have noticed a stark difference in the Flora in the marsh. Many, many trees are down or gone. The land’s appearance is rather bleak due to the presence of lifeless trees in the area. Here’s what I found out regarding this matter: I … Read more
Native plant gardening is a wonderful way to beautify your backyard and create a sustainable ecosystem for local wildlife. If you are looking to start a native plant garden in your backyard, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will guide you through everything you need to know about getting started … Read more
I just received this email for the Pollinator Patch Certification people here in Hamilton. What a pleasant surprise! Hello! Your application for Pollinator Patch Certification has been received and reviewed, and your garden is now certified and will appear on our Pollinator Paradise Map! We’d love to include some photos in our gallery or on our … Read more
These are the last few days to order a free tree for your property, which are all native to Southern Ontario so they will be strong and hardy, and beneficial to the life living around us. They’ve got plenty to go around, so get yourself a maple, oak, birch, cedar, cherry, serviceberry, or beech tree … Read more
