On a Wing and a Prayer
The distinctive seedpods of milkweeds (Asclepias spp) are produced in late summer. At first a fresh green, they have turned […]
Habitat
Love Lunas? Leave the Leaves!
The luna moth (Actias luna), with its incredible size (3-4.5-inch wingspan), striking pale green color, and long tails, is arguably
Sign of Spring
Pussy willow (Salix discolor) is a welcome sight as one of the earliest signs of spring, and it’s perhaps the
Leaves for Lepidoptera
With the advent of colder temperatures, curbside leaf collection is underway in many parts of the Centre region. But savvy
Back-to-School Edition
Since 2010, the SBG has been installing ‘satellite gardens’ at schools throughout the Centre region–more than 20 to date! Master
I Need a Drink!
The dry weather we’ve been experiencing recently is a reminder that pollinators need water, too! A fully-stocked pollinator habitat must
Soft Landings
Arbor Day is right around the corner (April 28) and at the SBG, we love to celebrate trees–after all, native
Ecosystem connections, Habitat
Clean Up Your Act
You were a conscientious gardener and waited to begin your spring clean-up until after April 15 (even though it was
Weather Whiplash
Sunny and 70 degrees one day, snow and ice the next; periods of drought followed by torrential rains. Sound familiar?
Gardening is for the birds
Many gardeners are bird lovers, and even those who aren’t confirmed ‘birders’ enjoy watching our feathered friends in the garden