Pollinator Patch Certification

Pollinator Patch Certification

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

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Get your free native tree

Grow Me Instead

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

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Can Crows Eat Grapes?

crow

Yes, crows can eat grapes. In fact, crows are omnivorous birds, which means that they eat a wide variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, insects, and even small animals. Grapes are a good source of nutrition for crows, providing them with a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. However, crows may not eat grapes exclusively … Read more

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Ruby-throated hummers at my feeder

Ruby-throated hummingbirds

The smallest bird in North America, the ruby-throated hummingbird is a vibrant green on its back and white underneath. The males have a distinctive red throat, which is where they get their name. These birds are incredibly agile flyers, and they are also able to hover in mid-air as they feed on nectar from flowers. … Read more

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