(To help you lose the weight of the world) Join an organization that protects local wildlife, conserves habitat or promotes education on sustainability. The Hamilton Naturalists Club, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Green Venture...
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Years ago when I was sworn in as a Canadian citizen, the judge instilled a deep sense of what a...
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SUBMITTED BY CANDY VENNING See at least 2 new waterfalls this year. I can think of 8 waterfalls...
Read MoreBy Candy Venning A favourite trend I’m seeing in gardens of all sizes is the movement towards growing plants which feed and support some of the 367 identified bird species that call the Hamilton area home. Simply by leaving the...
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Every fall I write about planting spring bulbs, because although it takes an extra little push...
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By Candy Venning Hot enough for ya? Well folks, now that the grass is turning brown and air...
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By Candy Venning Nature Deficit Disorder is. Please feel free to look up various definitions...
Read MoreThese gorgeous ‘A list’ plants are perfect for pollinators! By Candy Venning Actaea racemosa / Black Cohosh Agastache foeniculum /Anise hyssop Allium schoenoprasum / Chives Aquilegia canadensis / Columbine Asclepias...
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by Candy Venning I was fortunate to spend part of my childhood growing up in Ontario, playing near...
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By Candy Venning Plant a native tree*, native shrub** or group of native perennials***. Did you...
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By Candy Venning 1) First let’s talk about the 3 B’s – and creating habitats for them Birds;...
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