Creating my backyard mini-forest

Creating my backyard mini-forest

Over the past few years, violent storms have blown through our neighbourhood, knocking down numerous mature trees. As a result, there is less shade on our dog-walking routes and less habitat for birds. Last summer (2023), I decided to plant new trees in our yard to...
Growing native plants from seed

Growing native plants from seed

To keep my pollinator garden budget-friendly, I grow a lot of native plants from seed. It is easiest to plant them right in the ground in the fall because most need to go through winter weather before they will germinate. A number of native plant seeds will also grow...