It not only feels good to grow some of your food but there’s the quality: the taste of a homegrown sun-ripened tomato just knocks your socks off; broccoli cooked within minutes of picking is sweet, entirely different from store-bought; fresh eggs cause you to think, “So this is what eggs are like”. Want to know […]
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At Carroll Property Services, we continue to root for Tree Planting for Climate Sustainabilitythrough our Tree planting services. It is now crucial than ever to manage Trees withsustainability in mind. In 2021, our goal is to plant more than 1000 trees to add to our efforts to achieve Today, we write on the importance of
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Endangered Birds in Ontario There are 12 species of birds that are classified by the Ontario government as endangered species. While they are endangered in Ontario, some may have stable populations elsewhere. However, their endangered status may be evidence of an overall decline in population and can lead to global endangerment if not resolved. There
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Whether you’re a new home gardener with little experience, or a farming vet looking to squeeze out a little more produce this year, you should probably think of building a food forest. When I think of a perfect food forest style garden, I want the most packed, diverse, high yield of fruits and veggies possible.
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Invasive Species Invasive species (plant or animal) are often non-native species that lack natural predators to control their populations. With no predators, invasives are able to out-compete native plants for resources like food, water, and sunlight. Species that are able to create such monopolies leave few resources for native species to survive. When an invasive
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In a society that is increasingly focused on sustainability and fighting climate change, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to live in harmony with nature. Until recently, I didn’t really know what permaculture was. Now I see that it is so much more than a type of gardening but rather an all encompassing
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