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Boost Biodiversity by Planting These 5 Host Plants
If you’re looking to make a positive impact in your garden, growing native wildflowers and grasses is a great place to start. Not only do they add natural beauty, but many of these plants also serve as host plants for essential pollinators, providing food and habitat for caterpillars and other beneficial insects. Here are five native plants to consider, plus a bonus tip about trees and shrubs for supporting pollinator biodiversity. -
Harvesting Sweetness: Birch Tree Syrup
In areas where maple trees can not grow people have turned to making syrup out of birch sap. The sugar content in birch sap is not as high as sugar maple sap so there is more boiling required than with maple sap. The end result is a sweet and complex tasting syrup that goes great with savoury dishes especially smoked fish. -
Beyond the Garden: Dense Blazingstar
The flower spikes of this stunning tallgrass prairie species are loved by hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Blazingstar is an excellent accent plant, especially when planted next to black-eyed Susans and lanceleaf coreopsis. It can also heal contaminated soils! -
Navigating the Terminology Jungle of Seed Types
Embarking on a new hobby is an exciting endeavor, but familiarizing yourself with the terminology is often half the challenge. In the realm of g... -
Hardiness Zones and Why You Should Know Yours when Planning Your Garden
Why does knowing your plant hardiness zone matter?
Knowing your region’s hardiness zone will help you understand which varieties of vegetables/fruits/flowers to grow! Plant Hardiness Zones in Canada indicate the areas where various trees, shrubs and flowers are most likely to survive.
