July 2017

Money Grows on Trees: Planting Trees To Boost Your Property Value

By |2017-07-18T16:04:27-04:00July 17th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Environment|Tags: , , |

Unfortunately, we don’t have any “get rich quick” schemes to offer you. However, we do have a way you can save a great deal of money and make a worthwhile green investment in your property: planting trees.

Native and locally adapted trees can add curb appeal, increase your property’s value, and even lower heating and cooling […]

Our Top Five Native Canadian Plant Picks To Celebrate 150 Years

By |2017-07-17T18:10:39-04:00July 12th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Environment|Tags: , , , , |

It is easy to take our native Canadian plants for granted, considering we see them every day. These plants might appear to be less interesting or exotic, or simply be mistaken for weeds.  However, Canada has many beautiful native plants that are crucial to maintaining its delicate ecosystem. These plants attract […]

September 2016

Inconsistency And The Power Of Words In Science

By |2017-07-17T18:12:52-04:00September 27th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Environment|Tags: , , , , |

Words are things.  There is power in words.  There is power of words in science. When we use language in science, sometimes there is a lot of inconsistency.

Different individuals interpret definitions, meanings, applications of terms and phrases in unique ways.  The danger in this is that information, incorrect or a little correct, can be become […]

The Importance Of Trees: An Inexplicable Connection

By |2017-07-12T14:13:37-04:00September 20th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Environment|Tags: , , , |

The importance of trees cannot be stated enough.

Forest ecosystems provide resources, jobs and sustain biodiversity.  They are beginning to be recognized as key features playing a part in urban life too.

One of the greatest side effects of immersing ourselves in a forest or park or even our backyards has existed forever but […]

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