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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
