June 24, 2011

Gardeners on the west coast of Canada have long struggled with invasive species such as brambles and English ivy running rampant across the landscape. It seems that these plants are just as destructive in their native environment. This article on the BBC website takes a look at the impact brambles and ivy are having on the forest ecology of the UK, a place where they are considered indigenous.

June 17, 2011

Another day, another bee story. This one on the CBC website reports on packages of queen bees destined for hives throughout Canada that are currently stranded in warehouses thanks to the Canada Post strike. Who knew they shipped bees through the mail?

June 10, 2011

If you've ever travelled to the Sudbury region, you know what a desolate moonscape it is thanks to decades of caustic mining activity. According to this story on the CBC website, steps are being taken to restore the environment through a reforestation project that is beginning to show the first signs of success.

June 3, 2011

I've never understood the widespread hatred of dandelions and neither, apparently, has the writer of this article in the Edmonton Journal. It lists all of the reasons why dandelions should be cheered instead of bemoaned. It also includes some recipes that incorporate dandelions for anyone looking to save a few bucks on groceries.