The Gilded Grove

Monarda fistulosa - a beautiful native full sun perennial here in our Eastern Temperate Forest region.

Great for wildlife, and great for us!

Ready to replace that burnt up lawn?

Sundial Lupine, Wild Chives, and Prairie Smoke are three stunning native plants that will fill your Spring with gorgeous Pinks and Purples.

This striking combination is a Butterfly magnet, that's sure to please the whole neighbourhood.

How would you build a Rain Garden in a tiered front yard? ⛈️⛈️⛈️

We've built a garden system that utilizes 3 rain absorbing features! 😀

First the water flows into a Permeable Path, once filled it flows through two Dry River Beds into the Rain Basin below.

🌿 Check out the comments for a list of native plants used in this garden system :)

Thank you to the designer and builder of this condo's sweet little native garden strip in Waterdown, ON!
So cool to see!

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an incredible native to Ontario medicinal plant and our favourite lawn replacements!

Also a great cut flower to decorate your home!

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A little deep dive about the Earth's natural water cycle and the steps we can take to work our way back to it.

Rain Garden resources: The Gilded Grove, Ontario AVESI Stormwater & Landscape Solutions | Michael Albanese Brad Lancaster
Hamilton specific resource: Green Venture

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Not everyone has a huge front yard, but everyone can have a rain garden! 🌧

For Small-Space Rain Gardens: use rain water as a natural irrigation system for your plants, and absorb as much as your yard will allow. 🌻

Make sure to create outlets so your garden doesn't take on more water than it can hold.

🌱 Not every garden can do everything, but every garden can do something.

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Our suburban neighbourhood was skeptical of our native rain garden, but now they love it!

Native gardens:
💚 Are not "no maintenance. They need care and tending for a curated look.
💚 Don't need the perfect plan. You're free to change things as they grow in.
💚 Are loved by our wildlife and our neighbours!

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