By Heather Raithby Doyle Let's look at some of the myths around invasive plants, and since this can be a heavy topic, we have a fun word...

By Heather Raithby Doyle As a member of Blooming Boulevards we learn about native plants and how they support the ecosystem. Invasive...

By Heather Raithby Doyle There is a relatively new and wiggly threat to our local ecosystem. Jumping worms (Amynthas agrestis), also...

We should be careful of what we grow, be able to recognize species that need to be removed or controlled...

It is my hope that everyone, especially our children, can learn about our native gardens and marvel at all the life they support...

Thoughts and photos by Judith Pelley I converted my garden to a native plant garden at the start of the pandemic, a perfect project for...

Garlic mustard replaces other plants and threatens the biodiversity of many native ecosystems.

We've been recognized in SOUL's (Society for Organic Urban Land Care) Greener Greenspaces program!

Discover what we've accomplished this year and hear about our exciting plans for 2023!

by Rob Chiasson Touring the garden with camera in hand late afternoon August 24th, hoping to snap a couple of shots of bees or...

by Heather Raithby Doyle Walking along a trail, or in our neighbourhood we may see a plant and wonder: “What is that?” Since many of us...

By Pamela Sleightholm Creating habitat with native plants is the best way to help pollinating insects. We’ve read the news and understand...

by Jeanne McRight Last night I was delighted to accept a Credit Valley Conservation Friends of the Credit Conservation Award, in behalf...

by Jeanne McRight This event-packed month is always busy for us, but this spring even more so. Why? Because in this National Year of the...

You are invited to our 3rd Annual Native Plant Sale! Sat. June 18* - Sun. June 19, 2022 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days * * members' early...

By Sheila Cressman It all started in the autumn of 2019 when I attended two seed gathering workshops with Jeanne McRight at Hancock...

Native plants do so much more than creating a pretty pollinator garden, they’re essential to the functioning of our entire ecosystem.

By Heather Raithby Doyle What are invasive plants in Ontario? People know that invasives are bad for the environment but have no idea...

Angela describes how effective using the Chelsea chop pruning method was in reducing the height of her tall asters and goldenrods.

By Mohan Iyer, Mississauga Master Gardener and BB volunteer member A friend of mine has spend over $15,000 in the last 4 years on his...