New coalition: We need better laws to stop invasive plant species from wrecking ecosystems
Canada urgently needs a nationally coordinated plan to help stop invasive plantspecies from spreading, according to the Canadian Coalition for […]
Tag: gardening
Hate ticks? Get rid of your Japanese barberry
Japanese barberry is a popular low-maintenance shrub that comes with a steep hidden cost: It’s an invasive species that not […]
We need your help to develop invasive plants education program (do survey; maybe win a prize!)
Yoohoo! Gardeners and property owners! Can you please fill out an online survey about invasive garden plants? The more who […]
Grow a greener future: How and why to be kinder to the environment as you garden
This Earth Week, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and Clean North are partnering to give you information you need […]
Peat moss vs. coconut coir: Which is more sustainable?
One of the big decisions gardeners have to make is what amendments to add to soil to help plants grow […]
Pheretimoid jumping worms confirmed to be in Ontario; can destroy topsoil
By Cathy Kavassalis, master gardener and administrator, Master Gardeners of Ontario Facebook group Pheretimoid jumping worms have now been confirmed […]
Every drop counts: Conserving water at home and in your garden
By Guest Writer Abbi Johnston Did you know that only about 1% of the Earth’s water is freshwater suitable for […]
Tempted to order yellow bleeding heart or blue strawberry seeds direct from China? Think again
Have you ever seen ads for seeds for yellow, blue, or purple bleeding hearts; rainbow roses; blue strawberries; unnaturally purple […]
Clean North and community gardens: Growing a healthier Sault Ste. Marie
Did you know that Clean North is a major player in several of the city’s community gardens? Our volunteers are […]
Don’t dump garden waste in natural areas
Many years ago, one of our volunteers lived near a small conservation area inside the City of Sault Ste. Marie. […]