Nursery News
The Weekly with Daly: Pollinator Steward Certification
The Weekly with Daly is a regular column about the musings of the nursery and nature written by our in-house wildlife observer and passionate conse...- Satinflower Nurseries
Webinar: Converting Lawn to Native Plant Meadow
On Sept 27 2021 at 6:30pm Webinar: Converting Lawn to Native Plant Meadow Learn how to convert a conventional lawn to a native plant meadow with biologist Kristen Miskelly, owner of Satinflower Nurseries. Native plant meadows are low maintenance alternatives to conventional lawn that save water, do not require fertilizer or pesticides and create habitat for local bugs, birds and pollinators. This webinar will guide participants through developing a site plan, site preparation, planning materials, choosing site appropriate plants and maintenance.- Satinflower Nurseries
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Dominique's Staff Picks!
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The Weekly with Daly: Monoecious vs. Dioecious Plants
This week I will delve into the topic of plant reproduction by explaining the difference between monoecious and dioecious plants. While this may sound dull at first, it pays to know the difference if you are interested in plant propagation or growing plants for their edible seeds or fruits.- Satinflower Nurseries
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The Weekly with Daly: Cedar Waxwings
The Weekly with Daly is a regular column about the musings of the nursery written by our in-house wildlife observer and passionate conservationist...- Julia Daly
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Introducing: Satinflower Nurseries
Hello everyone! We are excited to share a new chapter in our journey as a growing business. We're pleased to announce that we have changed our n...- Satinflower Nurseries
The Weekly with Daly: Leafcutter Bees
Julia provides insight about leafcutter bees she observed in her planter container garden with native plants. The Weekly with Daly is a regular column about the musings of the nursery by our in-house wildlife observer and passionate conservationist, Julia Daly.- Satinflower Nurseries
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Nature Nibbles with Siena
A recipe by home cook and nursery worker Siena provides a unique take on cooking with Stinging Nettle in this savoury dish.- Satinflower Nurseries
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Restoring Butterfly Habitat on Hornby Island
Since 2015, Saanich Native Plants has been working with the BC Ministry of Environment, BC Parks, and the Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team to help restore rare coastal meadow habitat in Helliwell Provincial Park, Hornby Island.- Satinflower Nurseries
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Lochside Pollinator Meadow
Saanich Native Plants has partnered with Peninsula Streams Society and Pollinator Partnership Canada to restore a half-acre Garry oak meadow along ...- Paige Erickson-McGee