About Asian Ladybugs
1. The bird that bites. Harmonia axridis, better known as the Asian ladybug or ladybird, has a number of anti-human habits and one of these
Canada's Local Gardener
August 15, 2019
Latest News & Article
About Dragonflies
Do you have dragonflies in your garden? Here are 10 neat things about these cool dragonflies. https://youtu.be/xnO8Uk3bmsY 1. Do dragonflies bite? Dragonflies do bite, although
Canada's Local Gardener
August 15, 2019
About Brussels Sprouts
1. Mon petit chou. My little cabbage, a term of endearment in French, could be applied to Brussels sprouts, which are also members of the
Canada's Local Gardener
August 14, 2019
Finches at the Feeders
There is no question that finches are among the most popular birds seen at feeders in summer. Finches don’t just look great but they sound
Canada's Local Gardener
August 13, 2019
About Elephants
1. Trunk. An elephant’s trunk is kind of like a nose, in that it is used for breathing and smelling (as much as four times
Canada's Local Gardener
August 8, 2019
About Beets
1. Blood turnip. Beets or beetroots, as they are known in the United Kingdom, evolved from the sea beet, a wild plant that grows by
Canada's Local Gardener
August 2, 2019
Chokecherries and Chokeberries
Chokecherry fruit 1. Not the same. Chokecherries and chokeberries look quite similar to the untrained eye and they both taste very astringent, but they are
Canada's Local Gardener
August 1, 2019
10 Neat Things About Pigs
Little landrace shoat 1. What to call it (1). There are more words for the animal that gives you pork than any other animal I
Shauna Dobbie
July 31, 2019
Garden After Dark
As day wanes, tired gardeners reluctantly head indoors, anxious for the dawn so they can continue to indulge their passion. But stop. Stay in the
Canada's Local Gardener
July 30, 2019
Terrific Toads
Toads are often given a bum rap. For starters, they are not considered as pretty as their trim and colourful froggy cousins. Wicked tales have
Canada's Local Gardener
July 23, 2019