Discover Nature In Your Backyard
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
The Grow Me Instead (Southern Ontario) guide, 3rd Edition, is now available online! This release marks the most notable update of this popular guide since its initial release in 2010. With nearly 40 new “invasives” and “alternatives” included, this guide remains a fixture for invasive-free gardening across Ontario. Grow Me Instead Download it here One of the … Read more
What’s not to love about clovers? They’re always coming back in style, no matter how many people try their best (and spend lots) of money on pesticides. Why would anyone want a weed when they can have flowers all year round?! Clovers are coming back in style! As more homeowners nowadays avoid using pesticides, they’re … Read more
Prairie and most sun-loving flower species developed in landscapes without many trees. A thick layer of leaves or worse, wood chips, is not only shortening the lives of these plants but also prevents the development of healthy biodiversity in and above the soil. A thriving landscape is like a happy mixed community, and shouldn’t look … Read more
