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American Basswood
Average height: 60-80 m Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Moist; Soil: Loam Bloom time: April to July; Flower colour: Creamy yellow Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, squirrels, bees, deer Edible: Sap can be purified into syrup. Young spring leaves can be eaten, flowers often used to make tea
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Balsam Fir
Average height: 10-25 m Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Moist, normal; Soil: Loam, sand Bloom time: September to November; Flower colour: Green, purple Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, small mammals Edible: Inner bark and resin are edible, needles often used to make tea
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Eastern Redbud
Average height: 6-9 m; Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Moist; Soil: Clay, sand, loam Bloom time: March to May; Flower colour: Pink/purple Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, bees, butterflies Edible: Young fruit and flowers, raw or cooked
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Eastern Red Cedar
Average height: 20-25 m; Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry to medium; Soil: Sand loam, loam Bloom time: March to May; Flower colour: Orange brown Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Birds Edible: Berries can be used to make teas
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Tulip Tree
Average height: 25-35 m; Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Medium to wet; Soil: Sand, sadly loam, loam Bloom time: April to June; Flower colour: Yellow/green, orange Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds including hummingbirds. Larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Edible: No
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White Cedar
Average height: 9-16 m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: clay, sand, loam, drought and salt tolerant Bloom time: Non-flowering; Flower colours: Non-flowering Fall colour: No; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds Edible: No
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White Pine
Average height: 30-50 m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: sand, loam, Humus enriched Bloom time: Non-flowering; Flower Colours: Non-flowering Fall colour: No; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds Edible: No
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Flowering Raspberry
Average height: 3-6 ft Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Moist; Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: June to August; Flower colour: Pink/purple Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds, bees, butterflies Edible: For jellies, preserves, pies, and wines
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Fragrant Sumac
Average height: 6-12 ft Light: Partial shade, full sun Moisture: Dry to medium; Soil: Clay, sand, loam Bloom time: April to June; Flower colour: Yellow Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Small animals, birds, pollinators and deer Edible: Berries can be eaten cooked or raw and are high in vitamin C
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Ninebark
Average height: 3-10 ft Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: Sand, loam, drought tolerant Bloom time: June to July; Flower colour: White/cream, pink Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, bees Edible: No
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Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Average height: 2-3 ft Light: Partial shade, full sun Moisture: Dry to medium; Soil: Sand, loam, clay Bloom time: June to August; Flower colour: yellow/orange Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, hummingbirds, bees, moths Edible: No
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Red Raspberry
Average height: 3-6 ft Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Medium; Soil: Sand, loam, organic Bloom time: May to July; Flower colour: White Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Small and large mammals, birds, pollinators Edible: Yes, can be used in jams, for baking, and much more
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Pasture Rose
Average height: 4-5 ft Light: Partial shade, full sun Moisture: Dry to medium; Soil: Sandy loam Bloom time: May to June; Flower colour: Pink Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Small mammals, birds, pollinators Edible: Yes, rose petals can be used in salads and desserts. Rose hips can be used for jams and teas.
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Spicebush
Average height: 6-12 ft Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: March/May; Flower colour: Yellow/green Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, bees Edible: Fruit and flowers raw or cooked, twigs can be brewed into tea.
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Snowberry
Average height: 3-6 ft Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Medium Soil: Sand, clay Bloom time: June to July; Flower colour: Pinkish white Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Pollinators like hummingbirds and bees, small mammals and birds Edible: No
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| Perennial Flowers |
Sun Kit
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Black-Eyed Susan
Average height: 1-3 ft Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: June to October Flower colour: Yellow, orange Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, insects Quantity: 2
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Butterfly Milkweed
Average height: 1-2 ft Light: Sun Moisture: Dry, normal Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: May to September Flower colour: Orange, yellow Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, butterfly larvae Quantity: 2
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Cardinal Flower
Average height: 2-4 ft Light: Full Sun, partial shade Moisture: Medium to wet Soil: Sandy, loam, clay Bloom time: July to October Flower colour: Red Wildlife attracted: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies Quantity: 2
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Foxglove Beardtongue
Average height: 3-5 ft Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, moist, wet Soil: Sand, loam, clay Bloom time: May to July Flower colour: White Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, birds, insects Quantity: 2
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Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Average height: 1-2 ft Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal Soil: Sand, loam, clay Bloom time: April to June Flower colour: Yellow Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees Quantity: 2
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Scarlet Bee Balm
Average height: 2-4 ft Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Medium Soil: Sand, clay, loam Bloom time: June to September Flower colour: Red Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bee, hummingbirds Quantity: 2
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Showy Tick Trefoil
Average height: 2-6 ft Light: Sun Moisture: Dry, moist Soil: Sand, loam, clay Bloom time: June to September Flower colour: Pink/purple Wildlife attracted: Butterflies like Silver-Spotted Skipper, and hummingbirds Quantity: 2
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Virginia Mountain Mint
Average height: 2-3 ft Light: Sun Moisture: Medium Soil: Sand, clay, loam Bloom time: July to September Flower colour: White Wildlife Attracted: Butterflies, bees, flies, moths Quantity: 2
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Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod
Average height: 2-3 ft Light: Partial shade, full shade Moisture: Dry to medium Soil: Loam, clay loam Bloom time: August to October Flower colour: yellow Wildlife attracted: Bees, birds Quantity: 2
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Canada Mayflower
Average height: Up to 0.5 ft Light: Partial shade, full shade Moisture: Moist, wet Soil: Hummus, loam, sand Bloom time: May to June Flower colour: White Wildlife attracted: Bees, birds Quantity: 2
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Common Harebell
Average height: Up to 1 ft Light: Partial shade, full sun Moisture: Dry to medium Soil: Loam, sand Bloom time: June to September Flower colour: Blue Wildlife attracted: Bees, hummingbirds Quantity: 2
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Great Blue Lobelia
Average height: 1-4 ft Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Moist, normal, wet Soil: Humus-rich loam soil Bloom time: August to September Flower colour: Blue Wildlife attracted: Bees Quantity: 2
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Heartleaf Foamflower
Average height: Up to 1 ft Light: Partial shade, full shade Moisture: Moist Soil: Sandy, loamy Bloom time: March to July Flower colour: White Wildlife attracted: Bees, butterflies, birds Quantity: 2
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Nodding Onion
Average height: 1-2 ft Light: Sun Moisture: Moist Soil: Moist, clay to loam Bloom time: July, August Flower colour: White/pink Wildlife attracted: Bees, birds, small mammals Quantity: 2
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Wild Columbine
Average height: 1-3 ft Light: Shade, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Soil: Clay, sand, loam Bloom time: April to July Flower colour: Showy - red, pink, yellow Wildlife attracted: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies Quantity: 2
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Wild Lupine
Average height: 1-2 ft Light: Partial shade, sun Moisture: Dry, medium Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: April to July Flower colour: Blue/purple Wildlife attracted: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies including Frosted Elfin Quantity: 2
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Rain Barrels
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Rain barrels are designed to collect and store rain water from your roof. The rain water can be used for many activities including watering your lawn or garden.
Specs
- Capacity: 55 gallon/208 litres
- Size: 34”/86 cm (height) x 24"/61 cm (diameter)
- Weight: 21.0 lbs/9.5 kg
Features
- Unique shape and neutral color that blends into any garden-scape
- Content of up to 50% recycled materials
- Mosquito mesh to keep bugs and leaf debris out
- Lid that can be screwed onto base for added safety
- Easy installation with existing downspouts
- Overflow hose that can be linked to another SYSTERN or can be directed away from the house
- Contoured, easy-to-use spigot
View the Product and instruction Guide
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Backyard Composters
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Backyard composters are designed to compost food and yard waste, diverting it from landfill and leaving you with a natural fertilizer for your garden.
Specs
- Capacity: 82 gallon/311 litres
- Size: 33.0"/83.8 cm (diameter)
- Weight: 16.5 lbs/ 7.5 kg
- Material: Made from recycled material
Features
- Single-unit main body – no assembly required
- Durable and lightweight design
- Convenient 12” x 16”/30.5 cm x 40.6 cm harvest door
- Twist locking lid included
- Lower body vents for variable airflow
View the Product and Instruction Guide
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Worm Castings for Enriched Soil
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Enrich your soil with high-quality worm castings! Made from natural decomposition by worms, the castings are a nutrient-rich soil enhancement that improves soil structure, increases water retention and promotes healthy plant growth.
Created by the Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society and sold on their behalf through the Healthy Yards program.
- Sold in bags
- Size:30lbs or approximately 23L per bag.
- Estimated coverage per bag: 1" x 3 ft x 3 ft
- Recommended usage: approximately 1/3 cup per 24 square inches (5" x 5")
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