Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
By Forecaster Tyler Hoar GENERAL FORECAST This year, a widespread cone crop reaches from northern British Columbia to eastern Quebec and down the western mountains. While there is a widespread crop, some areas have significant holes caused by insect infestations (Spruce Budworm, Tent Caterpillar,…
Join us for an unforgettable morning at Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area! We’re heading out for a day of sketching, exploring, and enjoying a picnic lunch amidst nature! Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (including travel time)Free of charge, thanks to the generous…
OX-EYE DAISY SNACKS My late father never worried too much about weeds on the farm. Crop rotation generally kept most weeds in check, and a sharpened hoe did an adequate job in keeping them out of our potato patch and tomato fields. I know,…
Tree Seedling Sale 2024 It’s that time of year again and Trees for PEC is doing its fourth annual tree seedling fundraiser. Trees for PEC includes these local community groups: the Ameliasburgh Garden Club, the PEC Field Naturalists and The County Garden Club (PEC Horticultural Society) and the Master Gardeners. All funds from the sale will…
Before the snow flies and the ground freezes, now would be a good time to dig up a few Jerusalem artichokes , (Helianthus tuberosus) if you have them in your garden, or know where some might be growing. For years, I grew them in…
When I worked at Sandbanks Provincial Park as a park naturalist about 10 years ago, I always used to mix up a batch of wild tea and offer it to the campers who attended my evening programs. Usually, they would clean up the entire…