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  • How to Draw Spiders to Your Yard

    2026-07-02

    Spiders are actually the good guys, dare I say even allies, in your garden and yard because they eat the very insects that feast on the plants and vegetables in your garden.

  • How to Grow a Low Maintenance Garden this Summer

    2018-05-14

    10 Native Plants that Takes the Guess Work Out of Gardening

  • How to Plant Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife

    2026-07-02

    One of the simplest and most effective ways to attract wildlife to your backyard is to plant native trees and shrubs. But, remember - moving day is a shock for seedlings and saplings. Make sure trees and shrubs get a healthy start on your property.

  • Ice Ice Baby!

    2008-01-05

    Ever wonder how icicles are formed? When the ice or snow sitting on your roof gets warmed up by the sun, it starts to melt and trickle down from the eaves of your house. If it runs off into an area where the environment is below zero, it starts to refreeze. Drip after drop, the water solidifies and becomes an icicle, growing longer with every drop.  

  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

    2026-07-02

    Forget the halls. Deck your yard to the nines this holiday with nature-inspired decorations!

  • Make a Butterfly Garden

    2016-07-19

    Watching Butterflies flitting about and landing on flowers is rewarding for children and adults alike.

  • Move Over Frosty

    2026-07-02

    We’ve got three snow critters to create outside with your favourite kids this winter!

  • Native Lilies: How To Grow from Seed

    2026-07-02

    As with other native species, we try to plant the seed as soon as possible. As the embryo does not seem to be completely developed at the time of seed ripening, we allow, if possible, at least six weeks of warm (ordinary) fall weather before the cold hits.