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Animals

About Spittlebugs

July 8, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 1587 Views froghopper, garden pests, nymph stage, organic gardening, Perennials, Pest control, plant pests, Spittlebugs, strawberries, xylem

1. Who spit on my perennials? See those little dabs of foam on the stems of your favourite perennials? It

10 Neat Things Animals Birds

About Hummingbirds

May 12, 2022 Dorothy Dobbie 2208 Views bird flu precautions, bird migration, hummingbird diet, hummingbird flight, hummingbird nest, hummingbird vocalizations, hummingbirds, Ruby-throated hummingbird, rufous hummingbird, spider silk

1. Soap bubble throats. Hummingbirds have brilliant throats, but it is not pigment that is responsible for that luster. Instead,

CLG Podcast CLG Podcast Insects Local Gardener Plants

Invasive Insects on Trees

March 10, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 1433 Views BTK, emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, Invasive insects, LDD caterpillar, neem oil, oak wilt disease, Ryan Statham, Trees, urban forestry

Dorothy and Shauna talk with arbourist Ryan Statham about invasive insects and trees. Ryan is an arbourist with Davey Canada,

10 Neat Things Animals

About Cats

February 16, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 3649 Views 10 Neat Things, cats, furry pets, Pets

1. The story of Molly, Tom and their confused friend, Gib. We all know that male cats are called Toms,

10 Neat Things Animals Garden Pests Pets

About Mice

November 11, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 1769 Views deer mice, hantavirus, house mice, mice and cats, mouse behavior, mouse infestation, mouse prevention, Pest control, rodent control, wildlife in the home

1. No such thing as one mouse. If you see one mouse in your house, you can be sure there

10 Neat Things Animals Annuals Perennials Plants

About Nature’s Dyes

November 4, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 2136 Views cochineal dye, eco-friendly dyeing, indigo dye, madder root, marigold dye, natural dyes, organic colorants, plant-based dyes, Tyrian purple, vegetable dyes

1. Blue jean pea plant. A member of the pea family, Indigofera tinctoria, the plant that produces blue jean blue,

10 Neat Things Animals Birds Wild Critters

About Canada Geese

October 21, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 1839 Views aggressive behavior, Branta canadensis, Canada geese, edible birds, family bonds, goslings, hunting history, migration, vocalizations, wildlife conservation

1. More than just a jacket. “Canada goose” may conjure up visions of a warm, fur-trimmed winter jacket with a

10 Neat Things Animals Pets

About Turtles

September 30, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 2870 Views endangered species, eternal life, painted turtles, snapping turtles, tortoise, tortoise vs. hare, turtle breeding, turtle eyesight, Turtle Island, turtle shell

1. Turtle island. Turtle myths abound in creation stories throughout the world. The Hindus tell of a great flood that dissolves

10 Neat Things Insects

About Ants

September 9, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 1932 Views ant colonies, ant communication, ant hills, ant strength, ants as farmers, Ants in the garden, fire ants, flying ants, formic acid, worker ants

1. Ants in the garden. Can ants cause damage to the garden? Occasionally. For example, an ant hill under a

10 Neat Things Animals Birds

About Crows

August 5, 2021 Canada's Local Gardener 2457 Views Aesop's fable, Crows, family life, food hoarding, human memory, intelligence, language, long lifespan, mourning behavior, puzzle solvers

1. Eat crow – maybe it will make you smarter. Of all the animals in the animal kingdom, crows are

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