According to Merriam-webster biophilia is a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature: a desire or tendency to commune with nature. The term was popularized by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in the 1960s. In his work, he used the word (from bio-, meaning "life," and -philia, meaning "friendly feeling toward") to describe the biological drive toward self-preservation or “the passionate love of life and of all that is alive”

We offer selected forb species wildcrafted in Edmonton for sale to hobby gardeners and local native plant growers. The 2025 list of available wildflowers is updated on a weekly basis: Agastache foeniculum Anise Hyssop Allium cernuum Nodding Onion Allium schoenoprasum Wild Chives Anemonastrum canadense Canada Anemone Arnica mollis Hairy Arnica Artemisia frigida Fringed Sage Asclepias ovalifolia Low Milkweed Chamaenerion angustifolium Fireweed Gaillardia aristata Blanketflower

One of my favourite topics involving nativescaping is nutrient cycling and rainwater infiltration. As for many ecosystem services, native plants thanks to their deep, complex root systems far outperform shallow-rooted conventional lawns in tapping into mineral layers and help rain water to penetrate deeply. Root Depth Matters When comparing native plants to conventional turfgrass lawns, one of the most striking differences is rooting depth . Most lawn grasses have roots that

Creating a garden that thrives in harmony with nature is a rewarding endeavor. Native plants are the unsung heroes of resilient gardens. They are adapted to local climates, require less maintenance, and support local wildlife. In this post, we explore some of the benefits of choosing native plants and creating a vibrant, sustainable space. Native plants are those that naturally grow in a specific region. They have evolved over time to adapt to local soil, climate, and wildlif