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Burlington, Ontario
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Michelle Bennett retweeted
It's official! France will face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Want the ULTIMATE viewing experience with fellow fans and a giant screen? Come out to Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Spencer Smith Park on July 9 at 4 p.m.
⚽ burlington.ca/fifa
ALT The image is an advertisement for the "Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026" event. It highlights an "Official Fan Experience" between France and Morocco, scheduled for July 9 at 4:00 PM ET. The event will be held at Burlington Spencer Smith Park from 1 PM to 9 PM.
Michelle Bennett retweeted
Planning your garden? Experts agree: There are big benefits to skipping exotics and planting native species.
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Michelle Bennett retweeted
Join Conservation Halton experts for a virtual gardening workshop for an inside look at flood forecasting and practical, eco-friendly landscaping solutions.
📅 Thursday, March 27, 2025
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
Registration is just $10
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4hr6AKC
ALT Advertisement for a Virtual Gardening Workshop titled 'Planning for Flood Prevention,' scheduled for March 27 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Features an image of a yellow flower with a water droplet hanging from it.
Michelle Bennett retweeted
What makes a plant 'invasive,' and what harm can it cause? We spoke with the Invasive Species Centre to understand how plants earn this designation in Canada.
Watch more video: ow.ly/V2gO50Vf2VK
COMMENTARY: Ontario’s farmers need you to choose local burlingtontoday.com/local-ne… via @BurlingtonTday
Michelle Bennett retweeted
The City of Burlington is launching a Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate pilot program to help residents take care of established trees on their property. This rebate will subsidize 50 per cent of maintenance costs, up to $1,000 per tree, per property. ⤵️
ALT Advertisement for Burlington's tree rebate pilot program. Text on a backdrop of tree bark reads: 'We’re launching a rebate pilot program to help residents preserve established trees.' Visit burlington.ca/treerebate for more details.
Michelle Bennett retweeted
The growing season is approaching in Canada, and the time to begin vegetables from seed is late winter and early spring. We asked a seed expert how we can start sprouting now. 🌱
Watch more video: ow.ly/Cmja50VbkGy
Michelle Bennett retweeted
Essential Ways #Trees Help 🌍
🌳Trees provide food
🌳Trees protect the land
🌳Trees help us breathe
🌳Trees provide shelter and shade
🌳Trees encourage biodiversity
🌳Trees provide sustainable wood
🌳Trees conserve water
Reverse #deforestation👇
via @1TrillionTrees
@ericbadofsky • A public service message from our friends across the pond. 🇬🇧 • Threads threads.net/@ericbadofsky/po…
Michelle Bennett retweeted
Naturalized gardens have many benefits. They need less water and upkeep. However, it's important to properly manage them to ensure safety and avoid invasive weeds/pests.
For garden tips to help you build a naturalized, pollinator-friendly garden, visit: burlington.ca/naturalizedgar….
Michelle Bennett retweeted
Lunch plans this weekend? Join us on Saturday (noon – 4 p.m.) for our fourth annual Food for Feedback event at Central Park (2299 New St.) Share your feedback on City programs and services and get a free meal from a participating food truck.
Details at getinvolvedburlington.ca/foo….
Heavy snowfall and big freezes expected in Ontario this winter village-life.ca/life/heavy-s… via @VillageLifeca
Michelle Bennett retweeted
Naturalized gardens have many benefits. They need less water and upkeep. However, it's important to properly manage them to ensure safety and avoid invasive weeds/pests.
For garden tips to help you build a naturalized, pollinator-friendly garden, visit: burlington.ca/naturalizedgar….
Michelle Bennett retweeted
It’s important to be there for one another. This list of available food services was shared with my office and I thought it was important to share further with the #BurlON community so it can reach those who need it, or those who know someone who would benefit from these resources. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our neighbours.
Burlington Food Bank community gardens are a place for plants, people, communities to grow - Burlington News burlingtontoday.com/local-ne…
Michelle Bennett retweeted
Interested in starting a community garden in Ottawa? @JustFood_Ottawa is hosting a virtual workshop on July 30th that will include info on essential considerations, how to search for land, garden design, leadership, tips for long-term success and more! sustainontario.com/2024/07/1…
Now that we’re getting to the end of July, all the leaves are starting to brown and die back. When that happens, they are no longer able to photosynthesize to direct energy into a larger bulb. That’s when it’s time to harvest the garlic. 🧄🧄🧄
The #Burlington community gardens has had garlic planted in each plot every fall. Gardeners are informed to cut the scapes (flower stalk) off while they’re still thin and tender less than a cm diamete. This way, the energy from the leaves goes into creating a larger garlic bulb.
The #Burlington community gardens has had garlic planted in each plot every fall. Gardeners are informed to cut the scapes (flower stalk) off while they’re still thin and tender less than a cm diamete. This way, the energy from the leaves goes into creating a larger garlic bulb.
Garlic scapes are trending in Canada, here’s how to use them village-life.ca:443/food/gar…
