As Ontario’s only breeding hummingbird, this delightful little garden visitor is welcome anytime! Join Stephanie Keeler, from The Riverwood Conservancy, to explore the big world of our tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird and learn all about this mighty pollinator. … [Read more...] about The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
attracting hummingbirds
Scented petunias
Someone has been fooling around with the petunia genes and it could be a good thing. Petunias in my garden last summer were puffing out a heady scent after dusk from their long tube throats, the kind of deep nectar repository hummingbirds look for. I spend quite a bit of time thinking of ways to entice my little hummer to stay longer in the garden, so I’m interested in knowing … [Read more...] about Scented petunias
Forcing spring branches
Finally, at the middle of February, the days begin to grow noticeably longer and we begin to anticipate spring. Of course, there are still several weeks of winter in front of us with the potential for more snow and ice. But I prefer to be proactive about spring activities and get started early by forcing some flowering branches. Most spring-flowering shrubs can be forced into … [Read more...] about Forcing spring branches
