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Silver Buffaloberry: The Ornamental, Cold-Hardy Shrub

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For those looking to enhance their garden with a shrub that offers year-round interest and supports local wildlife, Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) is an excellent choice. This long-lived, slow-growing shrub is native to parts of central and western North America and is celebrated for its hardiness and ornamental appeal. Why Choose Silver Buffaloberry? Cold Hardy […]

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Growing Raspberries: Tips for a Bountiful Harvest

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Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are a delightful addition to any garden, offering sweet, heart-shaped berries perfect for fresh eating, desserts, and jams. This medium-sized shrub is known for its high yield and the readiness of its berries from early to mid-summer. Here’s how to ensure a successful raspberry harvest in your garden. Optimal Growing Conditions Watering […]

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Mountain Ash: A Stunning Addition to Any Landscape

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Looking to attract wildlife and add seasonal interest to your garden? Consider the mountain ash (Sorbus sp.), a hardy and attractive tree perfect for various landscape settings. This relatively small tree offers a striking display of flowers and berries that provide year-round beauty and bring all birds to your yard. There are a number of […]

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Saskatoons: A Delightful and Hardy Native Shrub

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If you’re a looking for a hardy shrub that not only adds aesthetic value to your landscape but also produces delicious fruit, consider planting the Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia). This shrub is native to British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and western Ontario and is renowned for its great-tasting berries, which are excellent for both […]

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Using Caragana as a Nature-based Solution

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The Project Forest Siksika Nation Community Shelterbelt Program is designed to harness the power of shelterbelts—a proven nature-based solution—to mitigate the impacts of climate change, sequester carbon, and take meaningful steps towards equitably distributing trees, and their associated benefits, to the people living on Siksika Nation.  It is estimated that caragana has been present on […]

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