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Native Plants

Planting native plants from seed instructions Video#2: Sowing Tiny Seed in Trays

 

Sowing tiny seeds of native plants in trays

Here’s one method for sowing tiny native wildflower seeds without the risk of overseeding. Catherine Fleming, a Mississauga Master Gardener and volunteer at Blooming Boulevards, demonstrates her very effective technique.

WATCH VIDEO #2 here

Thanks to Jeanne at Blooming Boulevards for providing these videos.

April 28, 2022MK
Gardening Advice Germination How to Grow Native Plants

Planting native plants from seed instructions Video #1: How to Prepare Seed Trays

Planting native seeds #1

Planning to grow native plants from seed?  Here are some tips and techniques for getting off to a good start.

Before it’s time to sow the seeds, MMG member Mohan Iyer shows us how to prepare soilless mix and fill trays properly so that the growing medium retains its porous structure.

Watch video #1 here

April 28, 2022MK
Gardening Advice Germination How to Grow Native Plants Plant Information

Ornamental Grasses: Go Native! Try to find a space for a native grass on your property this year. The birds will thank you.

 

 

 

March 4, 2022MK
Biodiversity Native Plants Plant Information Pollinators Bird-Friendly Plants Gardening Grassland Ecosystems Native Grasses Ontario Native Plants Pollinators

Native Plant Profile: Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)

 

 

 

January 24, 2022MK
Biodiversity Native Plants Plant Information Pollinators

Want more native plants? Did you know: You can sow native plant seeds in winter!

 

December 28, 2021MK
Biodiversity Canadian Flowers Gardening Advice Native Plants Plant Information

New England Aster: Profile of an Ontario Native Plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 18, 2021December 28, 2021MK
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Why Native Plants Matter

November 17, 2021MK
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