10 Neat Things About Praying Mantis
1. So, what’s a praying mantis? A praying mantis (in the order of Mantodea) is a fascinating insect that is related to cockroaches – in
Canada's Local Gardener
September 8, 2022
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10 Neat Things About Red Squirrels
1. Small but mighty. If you dislike grey squirrels, then welcome a red squirrel to your yard. Although the much smaller of the two, the
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August 25, 2022
About Spittlebugs
1. Who spit on my perennials? See those little dabs of foam on the stems of your favourite perennials? It looks like spit. Who would
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July 8, 2022
About Hummingbirds
1. Soap bubble throats. Hummingbirds have brilliant throats, but it is not pigment that is responsible for that luster. Instead, it’s the arrangement of their
Dorothy Dobbie
May 12, 2022
Chicken talk with Lisa Steele
Lisa Steele of the website Fresh Eggs Daily visit with Dorothy and Shauna Dobbie to talk about gardening with chickens. Lisa is a 5th-generation chicken
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March 30, 2022
Invasive Insects on Trees
Dorothy and Shauna talk with arbourist Ryan Statham about invasive insects and trees. Ryan is an arbourist with Davey Canada, a company that specializes in
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March 10, 2022
About Cats
1. The story of Molly, Tom and their confused friend, Gib. We all know that male cats are called Toms, but that females are called
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February 16, 2022
About Mice
1. No such thing as one mouse. If you see one mouse in your house, you can be sure there are more. They multiply rapidly,
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November 11, 2021
About Nature’s Dyes
1. Blue jean pea plant. A member of the pea family, Indigofera tinctoria, the plant that produces blue jean blue, has been in use as
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November 4, 2021
About Canada Geese
1. More than just a jacket. “Canada goose” may conjure up visions of a warm, fur-trimmed winter jacket with a high price tag and a
Canada's Local Gardener
October 21, 2021