Plants and Deer
White tail deer are common in the Highlands; we are living in their preferred habitat of mixed forest with open meadows. We all love to see these exquisite creatures until […]
Deterring Canada Geese
Did you know that the Canada goose is not native to the Haliburton region? Historically their nesting grounds were limited to the Arctic tundra, to the Western Prairies and to […]
Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Excerpt from OMAFRA Publication 505 ‘Ontario Weeds’ It is essential that Goldenrod, Solidago spp., [verge d’or, solidage], not be confused with Common ragweed. Several species of Goldenrod occur throughout Ontario […]
Gardening in the Highlands
As many northern gardeners will agree there are challenges to gardening in the highlands. The impulse to keep trying speaks to the doggedness and persistence of the type of character […]
Invasive Species
A species is considered invasive if it has been introduced into the environment where it is not native and that has since become a nuisance through rapid spread, often to […]
Three Invasive Species to Avoid When Planning your Garden
Scientific Name: Lythrum salicaria L. Common Name: Purple Loosestrife Family: Lythraceae (Loosestrife) Type of Plant: Herbaceous Perennial Usage: Ornamental Identifying Characteristics: Stems & roots: Stout plant, erect (24-48in); 4 angled […]
Have you seen these “Lost” Ladybugs?
Two ‘Lost Lady Beetles’ – if you find one – WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT! These native Lady Beetles, once common in Ontario, are now endangered and Haliburton Highlands […]
Beware of Invasive Species
There is perhaps a tendency to mistakenly think of plants as being “rooted in place”. However, their ever increasing ability to travel through direct and indirect human assistance to new […]