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Natural Garden News from Grounded – December 6, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Giving and receiving If you want a Grounded garden… What the 30-metre shoreline buffer really means The dirty secret about poor soils New here? Start with these articles Seed all about it! Welcome to winter! Hedged out Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback, please reply to this email. There are lots of images in this newsletter. If you can’t see them,…
Read MoreThe dirty secret about poor soils
When the soil test comes back saying your soil is “poor,” you might feel like you’ve been handed a failing grade. Here’s why that might be the best news you’ll get all year.
Read MoreWhat the 30-metre shoreline buffer really means
The 30-metre shoreline buffer recommendation makes most cottage owners throw up their hands. Here’s where that number comes from – and what it actually means for your property.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – November 8, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News When the subtle things shine If you want a Grounded garden… Beat overwhelm with these native plant pairings 3 articles about why it’s good to leave the leaves New here? Start with these articles Blown away – on leaf blowers Pod cast Alternative fall colours This isn’t a Christmas tree My greatest inspiration (one month later) Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) The mellow season I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you…
Read MoreBeat overwhelm with these native plant pairings
Some native plants just go together – like peas and carrots. Here are some classic plant pairings… and the reasons why.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – October 4, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Being human If you want a Grounded garden… Hydro, roads, beavers… and you Biggest natural garden questions answered Natural landscaping for condos and homeowner associations New here? Start with these articles Notes from my assistant Check out our new native plant database My greatest inspiration Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) A nice way to walk to work I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or…
Read MoreBiggest Haliburton Natural Garden Questions Answered
I was interviewed by Canoe FM for a new show that will be launched in January 2026. Here are my answers.
Read MoreOn hydro, roads, beavers… and you
Not all disturbance is bad. Here’s what we can learn from hydro, roads… and beavers.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – September 20, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Leaf them bee If you want a Grounded garden… Sunny landscapes that attract pollinators Lawns: the invisible cage Natural landscaping for condos and homeowner associations New here? Start with these articles Project catch-up 1 Check out our new native plant database Ready to fly Today’s recommended reading Project catch-up 2 Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) Project catch-up 3 I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback,…
Read MoreSunny landscapes that attract pollinators
If you’ve got a sunny site and you want to attract pollinators, follow this blueprint.
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