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Twinleaf in The garden

Twinleaf - Jeffersonia diphylla in my shade garden. Twinleaf is a striking shade plant, that emerges from the soil in early spring with purple leaves and flower buds. The flowers open a few days later for a very quick bloomtime. The foliage is a soft blue green with two identical halves suggesting the wings of a buterfly. The leaves withstand drought and will often pesist until fall. Twinleaf belongs to the Berberidaceae family

Saint Catharines Native Plant Garden

Big changes in this urban garden. When we started work on this property it was left to run wild with a plethora of non native weeds. The front deck, back patio and fences were falling apart. With the help of Functional Art Custom Carpentry we replaced the hardscape on the property, Dylan removed the weeds and prepared the garden. Next spring we will be instaling the all native garden on this blank slate, no lawn what so ever....Can't wait!

Timeline Photos

Let's talk about Edible Landscapes :) We are Still Enjoying Butternut Squashes from our 2015 garden! The earlier you plan your Edible Landscape, the better off you'll be. Contact us today for some consultation and guidance if you'd like to grow your own veggies next year. This year, one of our heartier crops were Butternut Squashes. We've learned SO MUCH about this delicious vegetable! It's one the most versatile & Affordable Superfoods This nutritional powerhouse has 457% vitamin A in just one single cup! Which is Excellent for fighting cancer, combating acne, maintaining vision and boosting your immune system among so many other benefits Here's a remixed version of your typical Chili recipe ⬇⬇⬇ Ingredients: We used 1 pound of lean ground turkey, and two cups of squash (about half a medium sized squash) along with a can of organic 6 bean medley, 3 cups of fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and red pepper with a touch of heat thanks to cumin, chili and ground cayenne pepper. Directions: Grill most ingredients first (meat, garlic, pepper) add liquids (tomatoes and can of beans) and finally add raw cubed squash and serve when it had softened in liquids. Bon appétit mes amies ❣

Backyard Wetland Plants

Native plants I grow in my urban backyard

Hummingbird Landscapes

Fonthill Landscape

Sheet mulch garden with redesigned existing garden beds created in 2012. Custom brick walkway installed in 2012.

Should the federal and provincial governments invest in a Carolinian National Park or help fuel...

"We need to protect our forests in the Niagara region. We have so little left already, and once the damage is done it can't be reversed." Here's an enlightening read on how province is selling our regions biodiversity to seduce foreign investors.

Eastern Columbine in the garden

Our native version of a garden classic. Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Blooms earlier by a week or two than the more common and non native(Aquilegia vulgaris). The blooms often open the week the Ruby Throated Hummingbird arrives from the south. The hummingbirds greatly appreciate the early flowers to refuel after a long journey.

Richmond Hill Native Plant Garden

We were brought in to maintain this Beautiful garden because of our expertise working with native plants.