- Whether you’re applying for the Monarch Awards or just beginning your journey toward eco-friendly gardening, these resources will help you create a space that supports biodiversity.
- Explore practical tips, recommended native plants, and important guidance on managing invasive and noxious species.
- Designed for home gardeners at all levels.
🔻Jump to the section below to open the linked Resources
🦋General Ecological Gardening Resources
🦋Eco-Friendly Gardening Practices At-A-Glance – Prepared by Halton Master Gardeners as a basic overview of the Monarch Awards Eco-Friendly Gardening Practices
🦋 Hamilton Pollinator Paradise Toolkit – This resource offers step-by-step guidance for creating a pollinator-friendly garden using native plants. It includes tips on site selection, plant choices, seasonal care, soil prep, water use, and gardening in small spaces.
🦋 The Network of Nature is a Canadian program that encourages people to help local wildlife by planting native plants. Their website offers several resources (Species Directory, Planting Guides, Blog Articles) to guide gardeners.
🦋 Videos
A Fresh Look at Gardening: Cathy Kavassalis (Why native plants)
Your Nature Friendly Garden Through the Year, K. Sault, B. Wagar, (Garden Maintenance)
Conservation that Starts in Your Yard – D. Tallamy (Why ecological gardens are important)
