As many of you know, HNH partnered with the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association to do a pilot project workshop for our new initiative SHORE UP NOVA SCOTIA (SUNS) in early August this year. (SUNS is a rolling series of Living Shoreline workshops, “teaching plant-based strategies to combat coastal erosion one community at a time”.) We were delighted… [Read More]
‘Tis the Season for Winter Protection
This time of year we begin to place brush, hay bales and leaves around the properties we steward. Our goal is two fold, firstly protect the plants from February’s low warm sun. As the sun sits on the landscape it warms up a little, with each day the freeze thaw affects the fine root hairs… [Read More]
Preparing for Storms
With a hurricane in the forecast for this weekend, we have created a short list of things you can do to prepare and protect your property. Documentation is very important to keep record of the changes each storm makes. This can help if remediation plans are necessary, especially if you live in a area impacted… [Read More]
Top 5 Tips for September
As the leaves begin to turn yellow and orange and the morning air turns crisp, we have put together our top 5 tips to get the most out of your garden this time of year. Remember, just because summer is coming to a close, this doesn’t mean the time in your garden has to end…. [Read More]
Abundance Fertilizer
Kelp is one of the most valuable soil and plant supplements in the world. It contains 70 naturally occurring minerals, trace elements, amino acids, vitamins and digestive enzymes in it’s tissues. Studies have shown that gardens that use kelp how an increase in pest and disease resistance. Our 100% natural formula is produced here in… [Read More]
Seed Saving and Deadheading
It is beginning to be the time of year to begin thinking about seed saving from your favourite flowers in the garden. To get the best quality seeds, start by flagging your largest, most beautiful flowers for seed saving. Allow them to stay on the stem as long as possible, drying out until they are… [Read More]
Full Moon Forest Bathing with Rosmarie Lohnes
When: Thursday August 15, 2019 9pm-12am (meet group at entrance at 8:45pm) Where: Freeman’s Forest, 29 Anglican Church Road, Upper LaHave NS This event is limited to 20 people. All adults over 18 are welcome to participate. Duration is approximately 3 hours. Pre-registration is required with donations going to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Contact Raelene… [Read More]
Morning Labyrinth Meditation Walk with Rosmarie Lohnes
“A MORNING LABYRINTH MEDITATION WALK” guided by Therapeutic Landscaper Rosmarie Lohnes Did you know that a maze is where you go to lose yourself, but a labyrinth is where you go to find yourself? When: Thursday July 11, 2019 7-9am (meet group at entrance at 6:45am) Where: Freeman’s Forest, 29 Anglican Church Diversion, Upper LaHave… [Read More]
Spring Tips
As April ends and we move back outside to reclaim our connection to our yards, we feel invigorated and inspired. After all, how can we feel glum when we see the crocuses, daffodils and all the life just waiting for the warmth of the sun to emerge? We have been cleaning up winter debris and… [Read More]
Breaking New Ground—Rosmarie on AMI TV series
Milena Khazanavicius lost her sight and was forced to give up her career as a floral designer, but she never gave up her love of plants. Rosmarie Lohnes’ designs are fueled by a passion for reconnecting people to the land and the natural world that they live in. This warm, inspirational and engaging series by… [Read More]
Makin’ Dirt
By: Rosmarie Lohnes BA CoEn, President Helping Nature Heal Inc. Soil is the basis of everything on Earth including food, clean air, and water. When we care for the soil, we care for our own well-being. 2015 has been declared the International Year of Soils by the United Nations. I was thrilled to learn this,… [Read More]
Patience
Bringing stems indoors this time of year can offer up a burst of colour and a renewed love for winter. The monochromatic pallet this time of year is wonderfully brought alive and a sense of hope renewed, as tightly packed buds unravel. Coaxed out with warm water and curious energy from all eyes as they… [Read More]
Dormant Pruning
Dormant pruning: the act of managing the size, fruit production, and canopy density through strategic pruning. We perform this task January–March, typically on fruit and nut trees, berry and nut-bearing shrubs. We also prune evergreens and shrubs, the principles are the same: Begin with structural cuts (usually the largest cuts), thinning out old wood and… [Read More]
Canadian Museum of Nature Awards 2017 Finalist
The jury of Canadian Museum of Nature’s Nature Inspiration Awards has selected Helping Nature as a 2017 finalist. This national recognition is related how HNH encourages people to take an interest in natural history, create links with nature and shows leadership in contributing to the preservation of nature. The winners in each category will be… [Read More]