Why invasive plants don't belong in our landscapes

Even the most familiar landscaping plants can carry hidden ecological costs. In this new video, I've teamed up with Emma, The Urban Botanist, to talk…

Oct 1 • 

Andrea Brennan

1

September 2025

Why you should remove your burning bush - and what to plant instead

Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) is a popular landscaping plant known for its fiery fall colour—but it’s also an aggressive invasive species that…

Sep 27

Ever wondered how pollination happens?

Here’s the perfect example! Watch this bumble bee at work.

Sep 4

August 2025

Swamp milkweed and a mountain of woodchips

The next round of swamp milkweed is ready for this week's sale! And check out some of the work we did last week - the first steps in transforming lawns…

Aug 26

1

2

Nursery News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Growing plants is fun and rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Read on to find out what's been happening in our native plant…

Aug 12

1

2

July 2025

Nursery News!

Opening this week: Pick your native plant order up at Wakefield, QC's own fantastic Juniper Farm!

Jul 30

Native Plant Nursery Announcement!

News flash: Demand for native plants is skyrocketing!! Native plant nurseries can’t keep up with the demand!!

Jul 22

2

5

May 2025

Biodiversity Killers - Episode 1: European Buckthorn

Invasive plants are wreaking havoc all over the world; disrupting ecosystems and reducing biodiversity. Let's look into the issues of European buckthorn…

May 13

3

April 2025

Let's talk about mulch (...baby 🎶)

When using the right materials at the right time, mulch can save you time and money when it comes to maintaining your landscape. Let’s dig deeper into …

Apr 22

1

March 2025

Ice Melt and The Great Reveal

After months of white, white, nothing but white...it's so exciting to see green once again!

Mar 28

2

2

February 2025

Good intentions, harmful impacts - the dangers of wildflower seed mixes

Wildflower doesn't necessarily mean native flower. Find out what's in your seed packet before unintentionally planting problems.

Feb 27

1

A personalized consultation to improve the ecological value of your land

Take a sneak peek into how others are finding ways to improve their land's ecological integrity.

Feb 6

1