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native plants
Butterflies Plant Preferences May Be Changing — And in an Unexpected Direction
Climate change is a serious and, unfortunately, always present concern for our planet. Its impacts are far reaching and may also affect the ‘seasonal routine’ of many organisms, including the…
6 Native Plants That are Hardest to Kill
If you’re new to gardening or have happened to make multiple house plants kick the bucket, this story is for you! We’ve got six native plants that are next to…
How to tell if a plant is wildlife-friendly
Many people buy plants thinking they are helping our pollinators or birds. But while a plant may look good to us, it may be unattractive or even harmful to the…
The Road to Recovery
Are roadsides, transmission lines and pipelines the key to pollinator conservation? Canada’s network of rights-of-way — roadsides, transmission lines and pipelines — represent a unique opportunity for pollinator conservation. Along…
10 Tips for Collecting Native Wildflower Seeds for Monarch Habitat Restoration
CWF has invested time in native wildflower seed collecting. In 2018-2019, we gathered seeds for use in our rights-of-way meadow restoration test plots. These test plots have been establishing with…
Book Review – Trees & Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador
For nature buffs who want to learn more about the woody plants of Canada’s easternmost province, you might be interested in Trees & Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s one…
