Gardening Gab
What’s New
2010
Project CHIRP!
Invite colourful songbirds to your backyard with the help of Christina Sharma and Project CHIRP! (Creating Habitat in Residential areas and Parkland). Christina has valuable tips for creating an outdoor space that meets the year-round survival needs of both local and migratory songbirds in the Toronto area. Take a tour or attend a talk to learn how to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature taking pride in becoming an active participant in songbird conservation. To find out how, visit http://www.projectchirp.com.
2010
Bed and Breakfast Canada (BBCanada.com) is an online resource for anyone looking for information on Canadian B&B’s across the country. BBCanada.com will be working with CWF again this year, displaying our symbol if a facility has been certified wildlife-friendly by the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat Certification program.
By eliminating pesticides, using some native plants and providing the four essential needs of wildlife – food, shelter, space and water – the owners have demonstrated a commitment to providing sustainable habitat for wildlife.
Learn more about certification »
Learn more about the Canadian Wildlife Federation »
http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/action/contests/go-wild/bbcanadacom-working-with-wag.html
15-October
Small Space Gardening
Even a limited outdoor space can make a difference for wildlife. A single flowering plant on a balcony or deck could provide nectar and pollen for butterflies seeking sustenance. A postage sized yard could have a small evergreen that shelters wildlife year round while the seed heads of a black-eyed Susan or coneflower provides food for hungry finches. For ideas on how to make the most of the space you have visit these links:
You can also see ideas for expanding your efforts into areas of your community with the following link:
1-May
Project CHIRP!
Invite colourful migratory songbirds to your backyard with the help of Christina Sharma at one of her upcoming Toronto-area presentations.
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1-March
Wild About Snakes
While snakes have had a bad rap over the years, many gardeners recognize their appetite for slugs, grubs, mice, and snails as a valuable pest-control service.
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1-March
Toads!
Toads are important gardening allies as they keep pest populations, such as slugs, cutworms and ants under control.
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Migratory Songbirds – Upcoming Talks
Invite colourful migratory songbirds to your backyard with the help of Christina Sharma at one of her upcoming Toronto-area presentations.
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