Yesterday John Sibley advised gardeners to consider choosing some native plants when deciding what to grow. For those residing in Canada, that task is made easier by the Evergreen.ca website. The site is a great resource for starting a native plant garden, offering some general steps to follow as you decide exactly how you want your garden to look.

The most beneficial component of the site will undoubtedly be the tips for choosing plant species and the Native Plant Database, which allows users to perform a guided search by province of native plants to the area, or else an advanced search where you can enter more specific information about the type of plants you are seeking. Users can also view species at risk if they want to take action and incorporate some plants that are facing a rocky (no pun intended) future. The site also includes a glossary of terms to help you understand some of the more common local gardening terminology.

There is also extensive information regarding school and community projects if you're so inspired after planting your own native garden that you decide to share the love beyond your home. Hit the jump to learn more about this great resource.

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