By Karen Boniface
10. It soothes me when I see my garden, any time of the year.
9. Plants such as solomon’s seal and violets come up faithfully year after year, form a great groundcover, look graceful and keep out the weeds.
8. Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators love my garden, so there’s lots of movement and action in my garden.
7. Seeds and grass stalks from native plants feed the birds and provide nesting material.
6. No need to fertilize with chemicals, and very minimal watering required – so less work.
5. I can share my plants and seeds with others, further reducing our environmental footprint.
4. I have crickets in my garden – it’s like being at the cottage!
3. It keeps me connected to our natural heritage.
2. I’ve met many like minded, thoughtful people who like to share their knowledge, experiences and plants!
1. I know I’m giving back to nature