Earthwise Tsawwassen is a resource on ecological gardening, a model of best practice for sustainable horticulture, and where community connects with nature.
Delta, British Columbia
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Our garden is growing and will be just like this one day soon ... stay tuned !! – at Delta, British Columbia
The secret night life of Earthwise barn owls!
This photo was taken in the White Barn. It will give us some idea of the owls' night time activity, and which owl is doing most of the foraging.
One female spent 45 minutes on the window ledge preening and posturing recently! – at Delta, British Columbia
A striking winter plant- Garrya elliptica, or Silk Tassel Bush, in full bloom! – at Delta, British Columbia
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For those of our followers located in bee-utiful British Columbia, we wish you all a very enjoyable #FamilyDay!
Here's the solution to the #bee #forage word search we posted on Feb. 11. Thanks again to Cassie at @HoneybeeCentre Education!
Download here: bit.ly/WordSearchSolution
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Just in time for #FamilyDay in BC, here's a word search featuring #bee #forage plants. We'll post the solution on Mon, Feb 15 so get printing and playing with your family!
With thanks to Cassie at @HoneybeeCentre Education!
Download image and clues: bit.ly/FamilyDayWordSearch
Thanks very much to our fabulous volunteers, Dave and Boris, for taking down the greenhouse so it can be relocated to a concrete pad. – at Delta, British Columbia
The mild winter days have allowed us to make good progress on our stone patio extension by the #nativeplant garden. – at Delta, British Columbia
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Pollinator Conservation Resources: Pacific Northwest Region ~ @xercessociety
Thinking about spring already? We are and thanks to Xerces you now have a whole host of resources for the Pacific Northwest Region just a mouse-click away.
Click to fully enjoy: bit.ly/XercesPNWResources
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PolliNation Podcast 163 - 2020 Year in Review
In this episode we catch-you-up with guest Ian Tait who wrote a post per day since January 1, 2020 showcasing what was new in bee and pollinator studies, initiatives, information and ideas.
Listen here: bit.ly/PolliNationPodcast163
Help Earthwise Society continue to make a difference in 2021. Your support is always appreciated!
To learn more about making a donation, please visit: earthwisesociety.bc.ca/get-i… – at Delta, British Columbia
Wise advice indeed from our friends at @FeedTheBees !! – at Delta, British Columbia
Day 357 ~ Advice to first-time gardeners: Think small. Find your spot.
If you grow frustrated because of too many things happening the first year, there’s a good chance you won’t feel like #gardening for a second. You can expand as your skills develop.
bit.ly/FTBDay357
ALT Honeybee on a sunflower planted near a vegetable garden.
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Day 356 ~ Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators
Homeowners, gardeners, landscape professionals and volunteer groups can work to attract #pollinators to their properties. This guide offers #plant lists, #garden designs and advice.
bit.ly/FTBDay356
ALT Enhancing Urban and Suburban Landscapes to Protect Pollinators ~ Oregon State University Extension Service
With the help of some of our amazing volunteers, we've planted 500 yellow tulip bulbs!
We can't wait to see all of them come to life this spring!
Stay tuned! 🌷🌷🌷 – at Delta, British Columbia
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Have you seen active #bumblebees in your neighbourhood? That's why you need to include #pollen- and #nectar-rich #nativeplant choices for all-season blooms in your yard or #garden so you can #feedthebees too !!
Thanks, BBCT.
Wise words to heed this time of year on the Wet, er, West Coast of Canada. Thanks, BBCT! #GardenTogether
PS: Nice #bumblebee too!
#GardenTogether 🐝 Fix up your gardening tools this winter! Time to get those secateurs sharpened, wash your gardening gloves and fix other equipment suffering loose screws or wobbly handles. Sharpening your tools is better for your plants as a clean cut will help prevent disease
International Volunteer Day takes place every year on December 5 to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere.
We wish to thank the many volunteers who support us at our Delta and Agassiz operations.
You help make us grow ... thank you!
@EarthwiseTSA program coordinator, Aubrey, and Teresa from @Lotuslight_Van, who generously supplied reusable facemasks to Delta Food Coalition member agencies - thank you!
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Day 327 ~ Get Growing: Plan(t) for pollinators in fall and winter
Loosen up your grip on the clippers and leave some leaf litter, brush or rock piles in unobtrusive corners to create nesting spots, and skip the traditional fall cleanup.
Welcome the wild! bit.ly/FTBDay327
ALT Photo by Erica Grivas: A bee feeds on a hydrangea “Kyushu.”
#Bee sure to check out all the buzz about building for #bees and make plans to host #beehotels for #nativebees in your garden or yard next spring! #feedthebees – at Delta, British Columbia
Day 325 ~ Building for bees
On balance, #bee houses offer a great way to invite this hidden universe into your landscape. At the very least, putting a #beehouse in your #garden offers a constructive and educational distraction from pandemic blues.
bit.ly/FTBDay325
ALT In her Nebraska garden, conservation specialist Jennifer Hopwood uses old stems of ironweed for her bee nest bundles. (Jennifer Hopwood/Xerces Society/via The Washington Post)