A How To Guide: Planting Ontario Native Seeds Monarda fistulosa

This page contains information on how to plant Mondarda fistulosa, care for, and harvest the native plant.

A How To Guide: Planting Ontario Native Seeds Coreopsis lanceolata

This page contains information on how to plant Coreopsis lanceolata, care for, and harvest the native plant.

A How To Guide: Planting Ontario Native Seeds Rudbeckia hirta 

This page contains information on how to plant Rudbeckia hirta, care for, and harvest the native plant.

Adopt-a-Park

This page contains information on Hamilton's Adopt-a-Park program, including how to apply for the program, the responsibilities of an Adopt-a-Park group, and the benefits of parks and green spaces.

Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation Resources

This page contains resources regarding invasive plant policies and regulation, invasive plant species risk assessments, and more.

Caring for Your Yard

This page contains a wealth of information ranging from removing invasive goutweed and periwinkle to how to use mulch and compost.

Grow Me Instead

This online guide looks at harmful invasive plants and what native plants you can grow instead.

Halton Region Master Gardeners Resources

This page contains fact sheets, articles, webinars, and print resources as well as links to additional societies and resources.

Hamilton Pollinator Paradise Map

This map provides the locations of and information on pollinator gardens, community gardens, and more in Hamilton.

Hamilton Seed Library: The How-To Guide 

This page contains information on how the seed library works and where to get your seeds. 

Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program

This page contains information on the Hamilton Conservation Authority's Watershed Stewardship Program, including: what the program is, how the program assists land owners in restoring habitat or improving water quality, and more.

Invasive Plants

This document contains the ecological and management rank of invasive plants in Ontario.

Invasive Plants List of the Vascular Plants of Ontario's Carolinian Zone (Ecoregion 7E)

This document contains information on 2,545 vascular plants that are found in the Carolinian Zone (the most southerly region and contains a diverse flora and fauna).

Manual for Stewardship 

This extensive manual covers everything from planting and maintaining native plants and tress to invasive plants and safety.

Monarch Awards Resources

This page contains resources on soil, water, plants, materials, aesthetics, and more.

Native Plant Rain Garden Recipes

This document provides tips, plant lists, and designs for a number of different garden types including: sun, partial sun, shade, oak savannah, and around existing trees and shrubs.

Network of Nature Resources

This page includes various resources on topics including planting tips, finding a local nursery, a mini forest hub and much more.

Ontario Invasive Species Council Resources

This document provides a list of resource on best management practices, fact sheets, resources for teachers and more on invasive species found in  Ontario.

Rain Garden and Rock Swale Home Maintenance

This document shows the benefits of rain gardens, rain garden maintenance, how to monitor your rain garden, and more.

Southern Ontario Vascular Plant Species List - Conservation Ontario

This document provides a list of standardized species codes which can be used to quickly record plant species.

Tree Planting Guide

This document covers everything you need to know when planting trees. This includes tree selection, installation, stabilization, protection, and much more.