Urban biodiversity: Mulching 101
As many of us spend more time watching our yards grow greener, the temptation to mulch can become unbearable for the unsuspecting homeowner.
Pumpkins for Pigs (2020)
This year we are hoping to divert even more pumpkins than last year!
Help us rescue pumpkins from the compost this Halloween!
Comparing Poop Bags
In this blog we compare the compostability of two brands of compostable dog waste bags buried in a typical Ottawa garden.
Plants for Butterflies and Bees in Ottawa
Here is a list of butterflies and flowering native plants that the David Suzuki Foundation recommend for those of us who live in Eastern Canada and want to attract pollinators to our gardens.
Butterflyways in Ottawa
Butterflies and bees are suffering from the effects of pesticides and a lack of habitat and suitable food sources as more and more land is developed and lost. But there are two significant ways you can help.
Bailouts for the Oil Industry
I am writing to you regarding a possible bailout for the oil industry in Canada during this period of a health crisis.
Home Made Green Cleaners
Have you ever wanted to make your own household cleaners free from potentially toxic chemicals?
Ottawa Reduces / Ottawa Réduit
Ottawa Reduces / Ottawa Réduit is a like-minded “community-based initiative whose goal is to reduce single-use plastic and packaging in Ottawa.
Sowing the Seeds – How to Grow an Eco Club for Youth
Have you ever wanted to help little Eco flowers grow?
Christmas Trees for Goats – Volunteers needed!
It started a few years ago when I heard about a local rescue accepting Christmas trees… since then I have wanted to bring my live Christmas tree to goats.