Planning a Backyard Pollinator Habitat with Native Plants
Bloom calendars, host plant selection, and pesticide-free yard zone guidance organized for Canadian gardens from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.
Featured Articles
Core Reference Topics
Three subject areas covering the practical elements of establishing and maintaining a native plant pollinator habitat in a Canadian backyard.
Bloom Calendar
Native Plant Bloom Calendar for Canadian Gardens
Month-by-month flowering sequence for native species that support pollinators through the Canadian growing season, from early spring ephemeral plants to late-autumn asters.
May 2026
Host Plants
Host Plants for Bees and Butterflies in Ontario and Beyond
Which native plants provide larval host sites, nesting materials, and foraging resources for the bee and butterfly species most commonly found across Canadian provinces.
May 2026
Yard Zones
Establishing Pesticide-Free Zones in a Canadian Backyard
How to designate, maintain, and expand pesticide-free zones, including boundary planning, transition strategies, and what to expect in the first two growing seasons.
May 2026