Aphids and Ants: Mutual Allies

Aphids and Ants: Mutual Allies

Written by: Emily Sheng   We’ve all heard about the competition in nature; one species competing against another for the same resource. While this is very common, there are also other species that work together, each one benefiting from the other in this strange...
Top 5 Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

Top 5 Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

Written by: Hamda Alvi   Are you having trouble getting rid of pesky garden invaders? If that’s the case, there are a lot of people who can relate. These annoying little insects like to worm their way into gardens and wreak havoc on all of your hard work,...
Don’t Kill These “Pests” In Your Garden!

Don’t Kill These “Pests” In Your Garden!

Written by: Jessica Zhang & Trisha Kapuria   When you walk into a garden and you see a “pest”, many will assume that they are unpremeditatedly a nuisance, and are corrupting. However, not every crawling critter is a harm to the garden. This blog covers the...
Promoting Pollinators In Your Space

Promoting Pollinators In Your Space

Written by: Johnathan Lin Pollinators are the most important part of an ecosystem; they’re the ones who promote growth through cascading effects that trickle up and down the food chain. Gardens are a great place for pollinators.  Ontario is home to about 400...