Due to a high demand for sand, we are currently experiencing a global sand shortage and most people are not aware it is even an issue. Overuse of these global supplies for other purposes is having harmful effects on communities across the world, even promoting violent conflicts in some circumstances. In Vietnam, […]
The poppy flower has a strong connection and a long history with Canadians. Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD was the Canadian soldier who depicted poppies in the poem “In Flanders Fields”. No wonder the poppy has not only become a favorite flower, it has also become the symbol of Remembrance Day.
But even […]
People have been collecting Canadian plants for preservation for thousands of years. It can take the form of anything from a hobby for children to a full-time job for botanists and herbalists.
Many young kids, for example, have collected fallen leaves and pressed them between pages of books. From there, the hobby can grow into […]
Major Trade Shows are taking place this season, including Landscape Ontario & the Canadian Greenhouse Conference. Here are the top Trade Show tips! These are some of the most anticipated events of the year for flower, vegetable, cannabis and nursery growers. They have become an outstanding place for all growers, suppliers and […]
The use of hemp plants is rapidly growing, making the hemp and marijuana industries two of the most promising industries for the future, despite quite a few regulations surrounding the growth and use of hemp and other cannabinoids in Canada and the United States.
Measures are already being taken to legalize recreational marijuana in Canada by the […]
The main question is whether artificial grass and playing surfaces are responsible alternatives to natural grass.
Parents in the public school district in Washington, D.C. are concerned about some possible negative health effects associated with artificial turf used for sports surfaces. In response to these concerns, the city had one of it’s […]
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 […]
