Wakey, wakey! Native plants in spring

An image showing six native plants in spring.

With the early end to winter, it seems spring has taken a long time to get going. That feels especially true to impatient old me at ​Lucas House​, Grounded’s native plant demonstration garden in Haliburton village. But things are happening. And they’ll ramp up as we go through May. It’s a nail-biting time in the…

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On bioswales, SuDS and rain gardens

Sign about a SuDs installation.

There are many ways to create a natural garden – and some of those ways can fulfil vital roles for us. Here’s a sign about a SuDS installation. SuDS (Sustainable Drainage System) is basically a way to use plants and the ground to improve drainage. Instead of concrete which funnels water quickly away and could…

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Natural Garden News from Grounded – April 13, 2024

Image of Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) showing its wheat-like seed head.

Inside this edition of Natural Garden News: It starts with one plant, Exploring the groundcover layer: grasses and sedges, Finally…the book I’ve been waiting for, Recommended reading 30 native plants for Haliburton County, Right now in The Universe, From the socials.

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