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Saanich Native Plant Salvage Program: Native plants are rescued from sites where they would otherwise be lost due to development. Plants salvaged from these sites are used in private and public local restoration projects to benefit the entire community and are not permitted to be sold.
Garry Oak Restoration Project: An ecological restoration and education program with nine restoration sites on District of Saanich municipal parklands.
Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team: Dedicated to the recovery of Garryoak and associated ecosystems in Canada and the species at risk that inhabit them.
The Garry Oak Gardener’s Handbook
Where to Buy Native Plants
Naturescape British Columbia: Learn how to restore, preserve, and enhance wildlife habitat in urban and rural landscapes of BC
Native Plants for the Home Garden - South Coastal BC (803KB PDF)
The Stewardship Series: Caring for Wildlife Habitat at Home (2.25MB PDF) Includes plans for building bird and bat houses appropriate to our region.
Habitat Acquisition Trust: Habitat Acquisition Trust is a non-profit, regional land trust. Their mission is to conserve natural environments on southern Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands.
Gardening with Native Plants brochure (2009) (1.1MB PDF)
Info Page For Gardening With Native Plants Guide: Nursery list, recommended demonstration gardens, garden designs, websites, books, and more.
Native Plant Study Group: An affiliate chapter of the Native Plant Society of British Columbia, this group is dedicated to studying the native plants of British Columbia and promoting their use and conservation.
E-flora BC: A comprehensive atlas with photographs and descriptions of the plants of British Columbia.
There are several programs and colleges in the area that offer courses and training in organic land care.
Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL): This society was formed in response to the growing need for ecologically responsible land care practices. Their mission is to promote and support organic practices in the community through education, certification, and standardization."
Gaia College: Offers courses in the design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes that promote and preserve environmental health. They work in partnership with professional associations, public educational institutions, community organizations, and private corporations.
Naturescape British Columbia: Learn how to restore, preserve, and enhance wildlife habitat in urban and rural landscapes of BC.
Pacific Horticulture College: Offers accredited programs for Landscape Horticulture Certificate and Master Gardener Programs, as well as community education short courses focused on improving garden productivity and enhancing community understanding of environmentally responsible practises.
Brochures:
Capital Regional District:
Playing it Safe – Healthy choices to control lawn and garden pests.
Five Steps to a Healthy Lawn – Proper aeration, grass clippings, and grass length can make a big difference to the health of your lawn.
Georgia Strait Alliance ToxicSmart Program:
What's Your Poison? – Putting Your Lawn and Garden Into De-Tox.
Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre:
Building healthy lawns and gardens.
Maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.
Healthy food gardens.
Websites:
Capital Regional District - Alternatives to Pesticides.
Society Promoting Environmental Conservation - Pesticide Information.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides - Pest & Weed Control Without Pesticides (factsheets)
Aphids
Beneficial insects
Blackspot
Broadleaf weeds in lawns
Caterpillars
Codling moths
Cutworms
Leather jackets (European crane flies)
Root weevils
Slugs
Spider mites
Yellowjackets (wasps)
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