Category Archives: Environment

In case you missed it: Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones Got an Update

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Cassie Russell

Thanks to efforts by scientists at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canadian gardeners, farmers, growers and foresters from coast to coast to coast now have a new, more accurate source of information for making planting decisions. The plant hardiness zones were … Continue reading →

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NEW PEST ALERT: First Canadian Detection of Oak Wilt In Niagara

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Cassie Russell

Article authored by Jenny Liu – Agroforestry, Maple, and Tree Nut Specialist, OMAFRA. FROM THE CFIA: “Oak wilt has been found in a residential area in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the first confirmed detection of oak wilt in Canada. To … Continue reading →

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Controlled Environment Lunchtime Webinar Series Starts January 20th

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jen Llewellyn

PRIVA’s BioLogics for Plant Growth Peter Kamp, Crop Systems Innovator, PRIVA Thursday, January 20, 2022 12:00–1:00 PM EST (lunch and learn) on ZOOM! Registration (click below): Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: OMAFRA Controlled Environment Webinar Series – … Continue reading →

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The Monday Report: May 25, 2020

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Jen Llewellyn

We can still see the remains of low temperature injury from a couple of weeks ago.  Not to worry, the next set of leaves will cover up the desiccated leaves and stems.

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Helping the Bobolink and Meadowlark

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

Some of you have been asking how you can delay your hay cutting to help ensure successful breeding of grass land birds.  Open pastures and hay fields provide important habitat for two grassland bird species: bobolinks (left) and eastern meadowlarks … Continue reading →

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