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Jeanne McRight
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Capturing the Pageant of Nature
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...
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Jeanne McRight
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Guerrilla no more: Ex-plant puller tells all
Garlic mustard replaces other plants and threatens the biodiversity of many native ecosystems.
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Jeanne McRight
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Blooming Boulevards recognized as a Greener Greenspace!
We've been recognized in SOUL's (Society for Organic Urban Land Care) Greener Greenspaces program!
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Jeanne McRight
Dec 3, 20221 min read
10-Step Guide for Native Seed Collection
Blooming Boulevards tips for native plant seed collection.
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Jeanne McRight
Nov 27, 20221 min read
Happy holidays from Blooming Boulevards!
Dear BB members and supporters, As December nears, Blooming Boulevards wishes you a heathy, safe, and happy holiday season. We would love...
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Jeanne McRight
Oct 15, 20222 min read
Our Community Greenhouse Project
Blooming Boulevards, with Hoffmann Hayes and Agritecture, is in the initial stages of developing an accessible community greenhouse plan...
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Jeanne McRight
Oct 15, 20221 min read
Mark your calendar - our 4th Annual AGM is Oct. 27!
Discover what we've accomplished this year and hear about our exciting plans for 2023!
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pamelasleightholm
Oct 7, 20221 min read
More bylaw changes for habitat and pollinators
We love to get messages like this one from Kyla in Thunder Bay! I just wanted to send a huge thank you and express my deep gratitude for...
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pamelasleightholm
Sep 18, 20221 min read
We are resilient!
The City of Mississauga invited residents to submit images representing climate change and climate action in the city. Here's what...
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Jeanne McRight
Sep 15, 20224 min read
Spotlight on Keystone Native Plant Species: The Goldenrod
Story and photos by Diana Westland, Mississauga Master Gardeners Goldenrod is a keystone plant. Keystone plants are native plants...
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Jeanne McRight
Sep 14, 20224 min read
Fragrance in the Garden
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.
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Jeanne McRight
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Meet a Member: Rob Chiasson
Rob began googling “pollinator plants.” Along the way he discovered Blooming Boulevards. Now he's a steward of a thriving native garden.
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pamelasleightholm
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Habitat for overwintering insects
By Pamela Sleightholm Every autumn we’re encouraged to “leave the leaves” or to leave the garden a little messy for overwintering...
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Jeanne McRight
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Beautiful blues: an ultra-rare butterfly and its not-so-common look-alike
by Rob Chiasson Touring the garden with camera in hand late afternoon August 24th, hoping to snap a couple of shots of bees or...
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pamelasleightholm
Sep 14, 20223 min read
"But it's not invasive in my garden!"
By Pamela Sleightholm Invasive plants can come from the horticultural trade Take a trip to a conventional nursery and you’re bound to...
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Jeanne McRight
Sep 10, 20224 min read
Plant ID apps may be good but they are no match for an experienced gardener….yet
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...
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Jeanne McRight
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Murray and Mary Ellen Moore
Blooming Boulevards' members Murray and Mary Ellen Moore's native plant backyard garden, and how it came about.
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pamelasleightholm
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Why do pollinators need help anyway?
By Pamela Sleightholm Creating habitat with native plants is the best way to help pollinating insects. We’ve read the news and understand...
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pamelasleightholm
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Canada milkvetch, a native legume!
Astragalus canadensis is a native plant in the Fabaceae (pea) family. Dozens of creamy white tubular flowers bloom for two to three months..
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Jeanne McRight
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Butterfly host plants
by Jeanne McRight Pollinator gardens not only can provide nectar for butterflies and other insects, but also will help to support the...
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