By Stephanie Keeler Have you noticed dozens of tiny butterflies fluttering past you while in your garden, on the trails of Riverwood, or...

Story and photos by Heather Raithby Doyle Native plants attract all kinds of fascinating insects and that includes wasps. Stare at a...

By Pamela Sleightholm We know that gardening is satisfying and rewarding – watching the little plants you cared for grow and thrive is...

by Jeanne McRight When reading about the ecological benefits of native plants, you may have encountered descriptions of the plant...

by Jeanne McRight Do you have Golden Alexanders growing in your pollinator garden, or are carrot family plants (such as carrots, celery,...

By Pamela Sleightholm Ontario is home to a diversity of bumblebee species, known for their important roles as pollinators. These fuzzy...

There’s no doubt our gardens can be a visual feast. But many native and other plants are aromatic as well, charming our sense of smell.

By Pamela Sleightholm Every autumn we’re encouraged to “leave the leaves” or to leave the garden a little messy for overwintering...

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 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 Pollinator gardens not only can provide nectar for butterflies and other insects, but also will help to support the...

by Jeanne McRight and Pamela Sleightholm We’ve all seen the beautifully blooming butterfly bushes at the nursery and the zinnia, roses...

Photos and text by Peeter Poldre The mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa) is an under-recognized harbinger of spring! This...

by Wayne Cardinalli Now that spring is imminent get ready to hear the unmistakable buzz of a queen bumblebee. You’re right if you think...

Many Lepidoptera (the family of butterflies and moths) are specialists, dependent on specific plants for nutrition and habitat.

By Pamela Sleightholm If identifying the dizzying numbers of native asters intimidates you, don’t be discouraged. Ongoing genetic...

By Pamela Sleightholm You’ve likely seen the signs that leafcutter bees (Megachilidae spp.) have been working in your garden. Just as the...

By Pamela Sleightholm When we think about wasps, many of us will remember a run-in – an annoying buzz around a picnic or an...

By Pamela Sleightholm Nature appreciates a wild yard. How wild you keep your yard is really up to you - you can leave some tree branches...

When your first flowers bloom in early April, bee activity will begin. Bees will emerge naturally from your hotel when they are ready...