Biodiversity means biological diversity.
Scientists estimate that three-quarters of Canada is at significant risk of biodiversity loss. From something as simple as a bird bath, you will attract birds, pollinating insects and even chipmunks. By supplying fruit and nut trees, nectar producing flowers and berry bushes, wild food will be provided. One toad attracted to your backyard can eat as many as 1500 earwigs in a summer. Rather, check out Gardens North , a remarkable Canadian seed house located in North Gower, Ontario, specializing in hardy perennials for our hard northern climates.