Climate Change As most of you know, our global climate is changing. In the Maritimes, we are experiencing more storms, heavier rainfall events, fluctuating seasonal temperatures and shorter, milder winters. Forest Canopy Protection Surface water increases with heavy precipitation, especially in areas with hardened surfaces such as pavement, concrete and unvegetated, high traffic hardened surfaces…. [Read More]
If You Mow in May, the Pollinators Will Stay Away!
Without pollinator species, food crops cannot grow Instead, let us fight against harmful emissions of over-using our lawn mowers, weed whackers, whipper snippers (the list goes on…) and let us fight against the increasingly high prices of fuel. Dandelions are one of the first flowering species we see in the Maritimes. This flower is an… [Read More]
Do Your Part to Prevent Algal Blooms this Summer
What are Algae? Algae are photosynthetic bacteria that are important indicators of the health of an ecosystem as almost all aquatic animals are dependent on this as a primary producer of the food chain. They are an important indicator of water quality as they reflect chemical properties such as PH and nutrients. If algae grow… [Read More]
Why is Coastal Erosion getting worse?
Coastal Erosion Coastal erosion has been devastating people’s properties for years now. Taking homeowner’s land away and eventually their homes. The impacts of climate change are getting stronger and fiercer, daily. As our climate continues to change, coastal erosion takes more land away. Roots So, what are we going to do about it? Well, mother… [Read More]
Gifts for Gardeners
Thinking about a gift for a special gardener in your life? We have a great selection of ideas at the Bridgewater farmers market every Sunday starting November 21st, 2021 through to Christmas. You can also stop by our store at 671 LaHave Street from Monday to Friday, 9-4. Here’s a sneak peek of some of… [Read More]