It’s time to stop rationalizing hanging onto invasive plants
You'd be hard-pressed to find a gardener who thinks it's ok to allow purple loosestrife, garlic mustard, or dog-strangling vine to flou...
GMO-free, heirloom, organic, hybrid: How do I choose the right seeds to be a “green” gardener?
Choosing seeds can be overwhelming. There's so much information out there, and not all of it is accurate! So we are offering up some ti...
Protect natural areas by properly disposing of yard waste
Want to get rid of your leaves, grass clippings, or other plant material RIGHT NOW? We've got answers, including where to take yard was...
New guide spotlights the worst invasive plants in the Sault/Algoma—and what to grow instead
Gardeners and property owners in the Sault/Algoma now have their very own Grow Me Instead Guide. Produced by Clean North, this guide sp...
Gardening with wildflowers: Why it’s important and how to do it
Wildflowers have many benefits to both us and the environment. In this post, we share a wealth of information for bringing more wildflo...
New coalition: We need better laws to stop invasive plant species from wrecking ecosystems
Canada urgently needs a nationally coordinated plan to help stop invasive plantspecies from spreading, according to the Canadian Coalit...
Hate ticks? Get rid of your Japanese barberry
Japanese barberry is a popular low-maintenance shrub that comes with a steep hidden cost: It's an invasive species that not only can di...
Invasive plants cause harm: How gardeners and property owners can help stop them
Check out the Sault/Algoma Grow Me Instead Guide for a list of locally concerning invasives as well as native/pollinator plant alternat...
Grow a greener future: How and why to be kinder to the environment as you garden
This Earth Week, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library and Clean North are partnering to give you information you need to protect the Ear...
Pheretimoid jumping worms confirmed to be in Ontario; can destroy topsoil
By Cathy Kavassalis, master gardener and administrator, Master Gardeners of Ontario Facebook group
A key way to identify jumping wor...