Submitted by Kat_NC on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 3:20pm
Set aside some space for nature and create a butterfly haven in your own backyard. Help Monarch butterflies with the plants and flowers they need to thrive.
Follow these guidelines for the most successful Monarch butterfly garden:
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 6:00am
What will you be doing this weekend? Opening up the cottage? Visiting a national park? How about staying closer to home and getting out into the garden?
The May long weekend traditionally marks the start of gardening season in most parts of Canada. The danger of frost has passed and the soil has had a chance to dry out from the winter melt and spring rain. Where to start with 3 days of gardening bliss ahead?
Submitted by Kat_NC on Thu, 12/02/2010 - 6:00am
Birdwatching is a wonderful way to connect with nature, and winter offers us many opportunities to watch our feathered friends. Get your yard or balcony ready for birds this winter, and enjoy the show!
Provide cover. Birds need shelter from harsh weather conditions, and vegetation in your yard will help to furnish it. Don’t prune back dead vegetation like vines and stalks – these provide both valuable winter cover and nesting material for birds in the spring.
