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Seasonal Gardening Guide — Fall 2009

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Blazing colours and crisp sunny days are two of the best features of a Canadian autumn. This is also a great time to get out and enjoy nature, especially if you like the challenge of bird watching. Passing migrants that can’t be seen at other times of the year will make interesting additions to any bird list.

This edition of Wild About Gardening’s Seasonal Gardening Guide will tempt you to expand your search to include other more unusual creatures. It will also entice you into the beguiling world of native plant gardening. Visit WildAboutGardening.org for the full fall edition or check out the articles below.

Editor's Bench

goldenrod

Autumn's Glow

Fall is indeed my favourite time of year. One can still enjoy the fruits of the year’s gardening efforts without the heavy workload. Read more »

Guest Column

bats

The Truth About Bats
By Allan Kempert

Allan Kempert has lots of experience in both helping bats and dealing with problems they can create inside houses. He generously shares his knowledge and advice. Uncover the intriguing world of bats. Read more » 

Feature Plant

Highbush Cranberry
By Sarah Coulber

A useful addition to the garden, this multi-seasonal beauty is also a valuable food source for birds, such as waxwings and grosbeaks, during the challenging winter season.
See if this shrub is just the thing for your property. Read more »

Feature Garden

Against all Odds 
By Sarah Coulber

This Ontario garden not only provides lots of examples of wildlife-supporting plants and projects but also proves that gardening can be successful under black walnut trees, which make for a challenging environment.
Discover this feature stop on horticultural tours. Read more »

Feature Creature

Blue-spotted Salamander
By Terri-lee Reid

The secretive nature of this endearing amphibian makes it all the more exciting to spot. Learn about its habits and habitat. Read more »

Feature Nursery

B.C.’s Wild Heritage Plants

With a collection of over 140 species of British Columbia plants, this nursery proves that native plants are not only beautiful but come in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes.
Check out this remarkable nursery and its dedicated owner.   Read more »

Feature Wallpaper

Goldenrod

Feel free to download our colourful fall wallpaper – this fall flowering plant is an important food source to pollinators getting ready for the winter. There are many species native to Canada. Download »