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]
Rogers Business Forum on Helping Nature Heal
Vickie Reichardt of Rogers Business Forum published an article today about HNH. Read Sowing Success: Helping Nature Heal—How one entrepreneur turned a passion for sustainable landscaping into an award-winning ecological-restoration business.
Why ‘On the Edge’?
The edge is where we work as landscapers and educators. At Helping Nature Heal, we engage in healing and restoring the edges between human activity and our ecosystems. These edges are often challenging, but we see them as places of growth and opportunity: the opportunity to plant a tree that will capture carbon, to reintroduce… [Read More]
Seed Starting
It’s hard to believe seed starting time is here but giving your seedlings a head start will lead to a successful growing season. Starting seeds indoors can be quite overwhelming at first but with a little experience and research it can be extremely gratifying. Here are a few general tips for the novice seed starter…. [Read More]
Helping Nature Heal—Living Shorelines
HNH Species Stockyard – Enviro Commitment
HNH Species Stockyard – Enviro Commitment & Remediation Obligation HNH will acquire native plants, seeds, cutting and root divisions from the Native Species Stockyard. HNH will use plants and seeds which have originated locally along with “Adopted Heritage Plants.” HNH will make the best effort not to transport and plant locally adapted seed more than… [Read More]
Golden Rules of Gardening – Working with Nature
Helping Nature Heal’s Golden Rules of Gardening—Working with Nature Respect the soil: build its nutrients with mulch, manure and HNH Liquid Kelp Concentrate Grow your favourite vegetables Avoid over-planting – focus on quality, not quantity Remember, most vegetables are happiest with lots of sun Keep your crops healthy and happy by rotating them annually Make… [Read More]
Our Commitment
We are not just a business, we see ourselves as an umbrella where sustainability projects can incubate and grow. We understand that you cannot split economy, society, and environment, they are an interconnected web with each part relying on the others. If there is no environment to work in and keep workers healthy then there… [Read More]