Plants
Does cold weather around Calgary have you thinking about an early fall harvest?
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Calgary was about 10 degrees below its seasonal average on Monday, with snow falling west of the city as nearby as Canmore. Continue reading
Come one, come all! Century plant draws crowds in Halifax Public Gardens
The Agave americana only blooms once every 25 years, and dies after blooming. Continue reading
Vancouver Island baby rushed to hospital after putting caterpillar in mouth
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A Nanaimo mother is warning other parents after her eight-month-old daughter was rushed to hospital after she put a caterpillar in her mouth. Continue reading
Gagnus, Edmonton’s new corpse flower, is in bloom at Muttart Conservatory
Edmonton’s newest corpse flower now has a name — and just in time too, because the stinky plant went into bloom Friday morning at the Muttart Conservatory. Continue reading
A new corpse flower is about to bloom at the Muttart Conservatory
Putrella, the infamous stinky flower, has a younger cousin who is about to make their debut at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory. Continue reading
Controlled fires on Gordon Island will save red oak trees: Parks Canada
By Mike Postovit Videographer
A controlled burn on Gordon Island, northeast of Gananoque, will save trees as well as other plant life. Continue reading
North Augusta company concocts fertilizer for home marijuana growers
“It isn’t rocket science but it is absolutely plant science.” Continue reading
Seedy Sunday sale in Peterborough an annual sign of spring
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Dozens of gardeners and green thumbs made their way to Emanuel United on George Street for the 13th annual seed sale and swap. Continue reading
Seedy Saturday gets gardeners ready for the season
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
Hundreds attended the 20th annual Seedy Saturday event at Station 20 West. Continue reading
Canada’s federal environment law not protecting plants and animals: study
A study says the government’s Species At Risk Act is not doing protecting Canada’s plants and animals. Continue reading
