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Lawn options in a wildlife-friendly garden
Many people are thinking about modifying their lawns, to either help pollinators, save grass cutting time or reduce/eliminate the fuel and emissions associated with lawn mowers. But we’ve all got…
Top Three Reasons Not to Garden With Peat Moss
The harvesting of Canada’s peatlands is a growing concern for conservationists. These unique ecosystems are very different from other wetlands. The top layer of this habitat is made up of…
Native Wild Strawberries: Sweet Additions to Your Garden
A beloved Canadian tradition in the summer months is to go strawberry picking with family or friends. To be out amongst rows of strawberry plants, eagerly peeking through their leaves…
How to Connect with Like-minded Gardeners
Native plant gardening is on the rise but still many gardeners feel like a lone wolf in their neighbourhood. And if this is not the case for you, it still…
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Healing Your City and Sanity With Gardening
How to fight climate change, battle biodiversity loss and help your mental health with urban gardening Cities are under the strain of relentless heat, pollution and concrete jungles. But there’s…
How to Attract Snakes to Your Garden
Approximately 10 per cent of the globe’s population have a fear of snakes. Admittedly no one would want to run into a Black Mamba or King Cobra in the wild.…
Certified West Vancouver Garden: Creating Critical Habitat for Wildlife
The West Vancouver Memorial Library’s Community Demonstration Garden has been certified as “Wildlife-friendly Habitat” through CWF’s Garden Habitat Certification program. At the West Vancouver Memorial Library (WVML), we know that…
Gardening Season is Here!
Ah, spring. A time to unleash our excitement for getting outside and tending our gardens, from sprawling acres in the country to smaller front and back yards in urban areas…
CWF Certified Gardener: “Invite Wildlife Back Into Your Yard”
C. Lewandowski is a CWF Certified Wildlife-friendly gardener, living in Richmond, Ontario. I remember staring across my desolate yard, feeling nostalgic for the past when nature abounded in the area.…
How to Attract Moths to Your Garden
Let’s talk about pollinators – more specifically, moths! Moths are magnificent – they’re diverse in shape, size and colour. And they play a vital role in Canada’s biodiversity! Moths are…
