“Canadian Wild Flowers” book: a labour of love 150 years ago
Catharine Parr Traill, Canada’s first popular chronicler of native flora and fauna, published Canadian Wild Flowers book with hand-painted images in 1868.
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New edition of “100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants”
The new revised third edition of Lorraine Johnson’s book, 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens, is a testament to Lorraine’s expertise as well as a sign that interest in the subject is strong.
Much to see at Newfoundland’s MUN Botanical Garden
There’s much to see and do at the Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) Botanical Garden in St. John’s, Nfld.
Native plants featured in fall issue
The Fall 2013 issue of Garden Making includes a special feature on native plants, celebrating their beauty and benefits. Native plants “Articles by Belinda Gallagher and Lorraine Johnson offer a … Read more
A new book on native plants
There has been a bit of controversy lately over the maple leaf on the new $20 bill in Canada, and whether it represents the leaf of a native maple or … Read more