Gardening Archives – Invasive Species Centre

Powering community-led action against invasive species through the Invasive Species Action Fund

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:01:10 +0000

Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 112 new projects across Ontario led by municipalities, Indigenous organizations, conservation authorities, community groups, and non-profit organizations on critical invasive species issues through the Invasive Species Continue Reading

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Invasive Species Spotlight: Japanese Stiltgrass

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:22:32 +0000

September 9, 2025 What is Japanese Stiltgrass? Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive annual grass (Poaceae) that thrives in a wide range of habitats including forests, wetlands, lawns, trails, and roadways. It often forms dense, monospecific stands that outcompete Continue Reading

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Pick non-invasive plants in garden stores

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 09 May 2025 19:17:09 +0000

May 9, 2025 As gardening season begins, people in Canada are encouraged to be mindful when selecting plants and seeds, avoiding invasive options at garden centres and online. Invasive plants can overtake gardens, crowding out other plants and spreading uncontrollably Continue Reading

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Protect oak trees: no pruning until November

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:34:55 +0000

April 10, 2025 Ontario residents are urged to refrain from pruning oak trees during the no-pruning season, which runs from now until November. Pruning or otherwise damaging oak trees during this time makes them especially vulnerable to oak wilt disease. Continue Reading

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5 Ways Gardeners Can Help Reduce the Spread of Invasive Species

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:28:25 +0000

Gardeners across Canada are beginning to plan their gardens. Seed packets on store shelves are providing inspiration for beautifully designed outdoor spaces. There are seemingly limitless colourful plants and flowers to choose from, especially with online ordering providing even more Continue Reading

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Successful Kick Off Event for the City-Wide Sault Ste. Marie Himalayan Balsam Community Project

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:38:42 +0000

On July 6, the first invasive plant pull event took place to kick-off the SSM Himalayan Balsam Community Project, a collaborative project in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Clean North, Sault Naturalists, Voyageur Trails Association, Science North, Continue Reading

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2023 Invasive Species Forum recognized leaders and addressed Invasive Species Action in a Changing Climate

invasivespeciescentre — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:53:19 +0000

The Invasive Species Centre hosted the 4th annual Invasive Species Forum, ‘Invasive Species Action in a Changing Climate,’ virtually from February 7-9 in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The Forum brought together invasive species experts including Continue Reading

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Upcoming Event: Spotted Lanternfly Information Workshop

invasivespeciescentre — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:37:19 +0000

The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states. Although not currently established in Canada, if spotted lanternfly were to establish, it could cause immense damage to Ontario grapevines, tender fruit orchards, hops, Continue Reading

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Jumping Worms in the Garden? What you can do to help!

invasivespeciescentre — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:52:03 +0000

Recently, jumping worm sightings have been reported across southern Ontario, as well as in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Horticulture has been a significant pathway of spread for these invasive worms, causing trouble for gardeners in these regions. What is Continue Reading

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Sault Ste. Marie Biodiversity Garden Groundbreaking

invasivespeciescentre — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:23:15 +0000

On November 19th, an official groundbreaking ceremony took place to unveil the future home of the Biodiversity Garden, a collaborative project in partnership with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, and the Invasive Species Continue Reading

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