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Best practices for a fall garden
Example of a fall garden: BEETS Spacing between plants: 20 cm Distance between rows: 40 cm minimum GARLIC Spacing between plants: 10-15 cm Distance between rows: 20-25 cm minimum Divide the bulbs gently a little before planting to avoid drying out. Plant each bulb separately, pointing upwards and covering them with 2-3 cm of soil. […]
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3 recipes to make with a pumpkin
Why cook with a pumpkin? Halloween is also the season for pumpkins, which are used everywhere as decoration. Tens of thousands of tons of pumpkins are sold each year in Canada, and some studies estimate that up to 69% of these pumpkins are wasted. In addition to having a pretty orange color and being fun […]
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Collection of your Computer and Electronic Equipment and Household Hazardous Waste
It’s the “Semaine Québécoise de Réduction des Déchets” 2021 from October 23 to 31, and we’re celebrating in style! Collection of your Computer and Electronic Equipment (C&EE) and Household Hazardous Waste A collection of Computer and Electronic Equipment (C&E) and your Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is taking shape thanks to the collaboration of more than […]
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Let’s protect pollinators
Fall is already here and it’s time to help pollinators prepare for the cold season! First of all, what are pollinators? They are insects, birds and bats. Bees are the most famous of these animals, and in Quebec alone, there are 800 native species! Why protect them during winter? Pollinators live and reproduce in dead […]
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Park(ing) Day
The last edition of Park(ing) Day will take place on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Saint-Marc Street and de Maisonneuve Boulevard. For the occasion, three parking spaces will be converted into friendly public spaces and a range of environmentally friendly activities will be offered. What is […]
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Perennials exchange
As part of the Green Alley Day On Sunday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come and exchange your perennials for others at Paul-Dozois Park to green your alleys and gardens. Between sharing and greening, you will also participate in the fight against the phenomenon of urban heat islands. An event of the […]
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It’s time to get rid of ragweed!
DO YOU SUFFER FROM SEASONAL ALLERGIES? Then you’ve probably heard of ragweed! This invasive perennial is the primary source of hay fever and spreads at an alarming rate from the beginning of July. HOW TO RECOGNIZE IT? Easy to identify, its leaves are serrated and thin, its stem is hairy and can measure between 10 […]
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Do you know the canopy well?
The canopy is the upper level of the forest, a living environment rich in biodiversity and biological productivity, which is home to the majority of species living in it and which contains complex and highly diverse ecosystems. Want to know more about the canopy and its important role in our environment and our cities? Watch […]
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Zoom on pollution by disposable masks and gloves!
Mandatory in all public places, mask protection is now essential in our daily life. If it is useful in protecting us from disease, it is also a new pollutant. Thrown on sidewalks, masks and gloves end up in sewer systems and end up in waterways like the St. Lawrence River. These materials can also be […]
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Tap water or bottled water? Let’s see how we can help you to consume better.
A volunteer article by Anne Lanet. Image by congerdesign from Pixabay Consuming bottled or tap water is a debating point. Depending on its morphology, the human body is made up of 60% to 70% of water. After oxygen, water is crucial for our survival and for the good functioning of our body. With the daily […]
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