March 2019
FLORA & FAUNA
Growing Chives - For You and For Wildlife
Many of us enjoy chives in cream cheese, a salad or cheddar biscuit. As part of the Allium family they are both tasty and good for our health. They are also great for pollinators who feed on their flowers and can help us deter potential pests in the vegetable garden! Get the low down on how to grow and use these valuable plants at home.
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Map Your Property
Before you start buying plants, building structures, and digging in, it is very useful to first make a map of your outdoor space. It can be as simple or as fancy as you like, on paper or on the computer. Either way it can help you plan the features and plants you want and where best to put them.
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MY CANADA
Wildlife-friendly Gardens
Barry Severn’s 0.5 acre property was certified as “Wildlife-friendly Habitat” with CWF several years ago. He recently sent some new photos which we are happy to share with you. His variety of trees, shrubs and perennials (that include many natives), have been providing food and shelter for many species of birds, butterflies and other beneficial wildlife, as you can see from these photos. Enjoy! Certifying your garden is free!
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