Month: May 2024
15 easy eco-gardening techniques to incorporate into your yard(1)
By Tania Moffat Today, more than ever, concern for our environment has become paramount. It is only natural that this
Read More10 Neat Things About Hostas
1. You can eat them? Yes! Young hosta shoots are edible and are considered a delicacy in some cultures, including
Read MoreTesting your garden knowledge (1)
Test your knowledge by answering true or false to the following questions. Thunderstorms make plants greener. Rainwater is best for
Read MoreGood or Bad: The Impact of Thick Smoke on Animals and Plants
Thick smoke has recently blanketed Eastern Canada and the Prairies, affecting both animals and plants in various ways. According to
Read MoreFlora & Fauna Podcast 2: Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are densely packed with nutrients, delicious roasted or mashed with a dab of butter, and notoriously too heat-loving
Read MoreFlora & Fauna Podcast 1: Apples
Bob Osborne is a grower of apple trees in New Brunswick and he has recently published Hardy Apples: Growing Apples
Read MoreLiving on air and water Tillandsia
Along with the luscious succulents this year comes Tillandsia, the plant that virtually lives on air and water. Tillandsias are
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