Archive for the ‘rain garden’ Category

By: Hayley Goodchild, GreenUP In this week’s GreenUP article, two Peterborough residents share their experience growing rain gardens at home. Both residents received subsidies through the City of Peterborough’s Rain Garden Subsidy Program, which provides funding to eligible property owners, including homeowners, businesses and organizations. A rain garden is a bowl-shaped garden located downslope of […]

By: Laura Keresztesi, Program Coordinator, GreenUP When you look out on a landscape do you see a sea of green or do plant species pop out to you as familiar friends? I recently had the pleasure of touring a truly inspiring and Water Wise front yard. This bountiful garden was an exhilarating showcase of biodiversity […]

By: Hayley Goodchild, Program Coordinator at GreenUP Are you looking for an enjoyable and affordable outdoor winter activity? Get to know native plants that provide visual interest and ecological value all year-round. Here are four cold-season favourites chosen by plant-savvy staff at the City of Peterborough and Alderville Black Oak Savanna. Eastern White Pine (Pinus […]

By Karen Halley, former GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist Edited by Lili Paradi, GreenUP Communications Manager This column was originally published in 2016. As jack frost approaches each fall, the content remains relevant to readers who may be interested in yearly winter rain barrel maintenance. Readers may also be interested in why rain barrels are […]

By Hayley Goodchild, NeighbourHOODS and Residential Programs Coordinator. Read on to learn more about rain gardens and their beauty, practicality, and uniqueness. Another column about rain gardening? You betcha! After all, what’s not to love about a garden that supports the health of the local watershed and wildlife, reduces flooding, and enhances the curb appeal […]