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Gardening with Native Plants
May 10, 2021
Have you ever tried gardening with native plants? Did you know that in addition to beautifying your garden, native plants can help improve the environment, support biodiversity, and attract birds and butterflies to your garden? Read on to learn more! What are native plants? First of all, what are native plants? Native plants are plants that grow naturally in Canada and were not introduced by humans. These plants are typically well-adapted to the climate and soil conditions where they grow. Many of the plants that we see in gardens today are not native to Canada. Ornamental plants from
How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Garden for Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds
May 04, 2021
Spring is here, and many of us are finally starting to plan out our gardens! If you’re looking to switch things up this year, you could try planting a pollinator garden. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are so important, since they sustain our ecosystems and help plants reproduce. So why not make your garden a pollinator’s paradise? Read on for tips to create a pollinator-friendly garden! Don’t keep your garden too tidy! Pollinators don’t like perfectly manicured yards. Leave some areas a little wilder to attract pollinators to your garden. Leaving twigs or some
“Green” Your Spring Cleaning Routine
Apr 09, 2021
Spring is in the air and you know what that means...spring cleaning! But have you ever wondered how to make your cleaning routine more environmentally friendly? Read on to find out more! Eco-friendly, green, and natural seem to be big buzzwords these days. There are so many resources out there to help you live a more environmentally friendly, less toxic, and more sustainable lifestyle. There’s so much information that it can be hard to know where to begin! But this isn’t something you have to tackle all at once. By starting with small lifestyle changes (such as switching to re-usable grocery
Self-Care: Looking After Your Mind, Body & Soul
Mar 09, 2021
What is self-care? Self-care has become a popular buzzword lately that seems to simply mean “treat yourself!” You’ll see images of people doing face masks, getting massages, or going for pedicures labelled as self-care. Of course there is nothing wrong with any of these things. If you love getting your nails done, that’s great! However, self-care is about so much more than just the occasional treat. It’s about taking good care of yourself – your mind, body, and soul. Why is self-care important? The past year has taught many of us the importance of looking after ourselves. Not just our

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