Thurs Apr 25: Air Force Training in Area Yesterday; Native vs Invasive Species Gardening
Plus: Grey Sauble Tree Sale, Independent Bookstore Day, and East Ridge Craft & Vendor Show all happening this weekend
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The suggestion from many conservation groups is that we should aim for 70% native species in our gardens. Don’t be discouraged by such a high number, as any number is still better than zero.
So says Jennifer Deeks, Master Gardener, in her latest column:
What's All the Fuss About Native Species?
Lately, it feels like we’ve been pummeled with webinars, articles, and events touting “Native Plants This!” and “Pollinators That!” I’ve found there to be some pushback from traditional gardeners who are happy with the status quo and are n…
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Charges for an Owen Sound man who was found impaired and parked on a roadway after 3am
Info about the decision to move Tourism Services from the CWHC to the Tom Thomson Art Gallery beginning in May
A notice from Brightshores Health System about a new Dynacare laboratory opening soon in Port Elgin
A sneak peek at what the Ginger Press in downtown Owen Sound has in store in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day on April 27
Details on the annual Grey Sauble Tree Sale, which is happening this weekend
~ Miranda
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