Urban agriculture is trending as more people flock to urban, high-density residential areas to be closer to work and public transportation. This spike, combined with a plethora of new technologies, make urban agriculture a hobby that is both attainable and beneficial in Toronto.
This trend has seen growth in Toronto as more urban gardens are bringing […]
Photosynthesis is the light-driven process of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to the building blocks of plants, algae, and some bacteria. These building blocks are carbon compounds, such as glucose or sugar, with oxygen and water being by-products. Without this process, life as we know it wouldn’t exist.
The photosynthesis process can be a key to fighting […]
Often, living in a city can isolate you from nature. You may not have access to a yard and your daily commute may only involve an endless sea of concrete.
Many people simply accept this and cease having any daily connection with nature. However, research shows that spending time regularly in the great outdoors is a […]
Arboretums are botanical gardens devoted to trees. They serve an important ecological function as well as being beautiful, restorative places for visitors.
Arboretums act as a refuge for the study and preservation of at risk and endangered tree species. They’re also where the public can access and observe natural tree forms and […]
Commercial development continues throughout Canada, with big increases in urban areas like Toronto. One environmental hazard associated with this is the dumping of toxic soil fill into sites that don’t deal with these materials. Pressure on commercial developers to begin construction immediately causes less than ethical practices in regards to soil removal. Toxic soil from […]
When you think of a lawn, you probably envision a neat, tidy space of bright green grass at a uniform height. Maybe there are a couple of trees or a little garden, but mostly it’s this empty space. It’s good for activities and get-togethers, but it doesn’t exude much excitement. The reality is that almost […]
As the country marked its 150th anniversary, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau honored two of the nation’s newest astronauts, Joshua Kutryk of Fort Saskatchewan and Calgary’s Jennifer Sidey. The two astronauts are heading to Houston where they will begin training for a career many children dream about.
While many dream of exploring space, did […]
In this article we take a look at why insects are important to plants and how to attract them to your garden.
Most people, however, don’t have a positive association with insects. We tend to think of them as pests or nuisances, something rather gross and unwanted. Some, like mosquitos, can even be carriers of disease.
But […]
It’s imperative to reduce landscape fire risks. Recent fires have devastated parts of British Columbia, with thousands evacuating their homes. It was just a decade ago that the massive Okanagan fire caused $200 million in damage to the province as well. That fire resulted in the destruction of 230 homes.
But it’s […]
Is it time to rethink recycling for a flourishing garden?
In the 1980s, recycling was introduced as a more environmentally friendly way to approach waste management. Instead of burning, burying or simply dumping trash, it would be reused. The aim was to cut down on waste and limit the impact of trash on […]
