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Natural Garden News from Grounded – February 1, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News Groundhogs know If you want a Grounded garden… Deter geese at your cottage using native plants Work in progress: Gardens and shorelines on the drawing board New here? Start with these articles Today’s recommended reading Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant) Barking up the right tree From the socials Watersheds Canada is coming to Haliburton! I hope you enjoy the newsletter! If you have any questions or feedback, please reply to this email. Simon…
Read MoreWork in Progress: Natural Gardens and Shorelines on the Drawing Board
Here are the designs of some of the natural garden and shoreline projects that are in our pipeline, ready to go from drawing board to soil.
Read MoreSummer Job Opportunity with Grounded in Haliburton
Be part of the solution to the biodiversity crisis through direct, hands-on action
Read MoreDeter Geese at Your Cottage Using Native Plants
Native plants can be a useful tool if want to deter geese at your cottage. Here’s a comprehensive guide.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – January 4, 2025
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News” To 2025! The best intro to natural gardens; Why ‘good soils’ aren’t necessarily a good thing; Today’s recommended reading; Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant); Seeing red.
Read MoreWhy ‘Good Soil’ Isn’t Necessarily a Good Thing
Poor soils aren’t necessarily a problem. Natural gardeners often prefer them because they lead to more biodiversity and less maintenance.
Read MoreYour Natural Garden: The New Go-To Book for Landscaping the Better Way
A new book by Kelly D. Norris is set to become the go-to guide for those who want to understand natural gardening and landscaping.
Read MoreNatural Garden News from Grounded – December 7
Inside this edition of Natural Garden News: It’s time to tango, A Haliburton cottage garden, How ‘arrested succession’ is a win-win for humans and nature; Today’s recommended reading; Today’s VIP (Very Important Plant); Of copper and snow
Read MoreWhy Succession is Key to Naturalistic Landscape Design in Haliburton County
“Arrested succession” is the secret to creating beautiful and biodiverse landscapes. It’s one of the most important things in my toolkit.
Read MoreEnhancing Beauty: A Haliburton Cottage Garden
Haliburton cottage gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some traditional sunny and part-shaded garden beds, all with native plants.
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