More than 80% of our crops require pollination, yet the challenges and threats from habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, and disease make it difficult for pollinators to do their job. Thousands of bee, butterfly, moth, fly, and other pollinating species native to Canada tirelessly work to provide food, medicines, and healthy landscapes by supporting water filtration, carbon sequestration, and soil health.
Continue ReadingThere is no doubt that beekeeping is an amazing experience to access in your backyard: the gentle movements of the bees, the sweet smells of nectar and pollen, the feeling of wax and honey on your fingertips. If you ask...
Continue ReadingWho wouldโve imagined that photographing boulevard gardens would lead to so many interesting surprises and fulfilling community-building experiences?ย But what is a boulevard garden? The boulevard is the strip of land between a road and a sidewalk. The standard boulevard...
Continue ReadingWhile there is reason to be alarmed about the health and survival of many species of insects and pollinators there is also reason to be optimistic. While monoculture and chemical dependent farms continue their destructive practices gardeners are playing an...
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