Blog
Welcome to the blog where I share information, resources and thoughts about my passion for Ecological Gardening.
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Plant Profile: White Fawn Lily (Erythronium oreganum)
These easy to grow flowers love moist soil and make an attractive groundcover in the garden shade.
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An Ecological Approach to Spring Garden Preparation
With this year’s mild winter, spring has arrived earlier than expected, catching many gardeners by surprise. Use this guide to get ready for the growing season while supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.…
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Invasive Gorse and Broom
Gorse and Broom are two incredibly invasive plants with similar appearances that out-compete native species, create fire hazards and are very difficult to remove.
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Plant Profile: Farewell to Spring (Clarkia amoena)
The common name acknowledges this species’ habit of flowering in late spring. For this reason, Clarkia amoena is also called ‘summer’s darling’, or ‘herald-of-summer’. The species amoena means ‘charming’, which this plant…
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Case Study: Creating Biodiversity In Gardens (2025-2028)
To increase visibility for my business, I came up with an idea that would benefit property owners, myself, and local plants and animals.
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Plant Profile: Roemer’s Fescue (Festuca roemeri)
An iconic grass known for its close association with the Garry oak meadow ecosystem, this tough and drought tolerant grass with its all-season blue-green leaves is now finding its place in the…
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Alternatives to Invasive Goldmoss stonecrop (Sedum acre)
A Sedum commonly found in gardens of the Pacific Northwest, I found new patches of it migrating across my yard every year. Often used on rock walls or as a groundcover in…
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Emony Featured in Globe and Mail Article on Gardening for Climate Change
Last August, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kat Tancock of the Globe and Mail about gardening for climate change. Her initial email was a total surprise to me, and…
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Plant Profile: Broadleaf Lupine (Lupinus latifolius)
Broadleaf Lupine is a beautiful blooming perennial that fixes nitrogen in soil.
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Plant Profile: Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera)
Cornus stolonifera is striking with its distinctive red stems and typically found in wet areas but tolerates seasonally drier soils.