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Blog October 6, 2011
Red Oak: A tree for all seasons
Winter, summer, spring or fall—Red Oak has lots to offer.
Blog August 29, 2011
Meet Joe-Pye Weed
Learn more about this tall wetland plant and how it got its name.
Blog June 3, 2011
Black Chokeberry – A rose by many other names
Get to know this native shrub which boasts both flowers and berries and many different names.
Blog May 9, 2011
Eastern Red Columbine: A Nod to Spring
With pretty red flowers in spring, Eastern red columbine is a great addition to an urban garden and a native plant we love.
Blog March 30, 2011
Labrador Tea: In A Bog Near You
This aromatic native shrub will be blooming this spring across Canada.
Blog March 9, 2011
Wild Leek: A Taste of Spring
This tasty, wild member of the lily family is a sure sign of spring and native plant we love.
Blog March 3, 2011
Indian Plum: A Herald of Spring on the West Coast
When you see this native plant bloom, you can be sure spring is on its way!
Blog January 10, 2011
Staghorn Sumac: A Sentinel of Winter
Holding onto its familiar fuzzy red berries throughout the winter, Rhus typhina is a significant shrub on the winter landscape in eastern Canada.
Blog November 30, 2010
Jack Pine: A Truly Canadian Tree
Immortalized in Tom Thomson’s famous painting and used by the First Nations peoples as food and medicine for centuries, jack pine has become a Canadian symbol.