Animals Archives - Canada's Local Gardener magazine

Captivating caterpillars

By Sharon Moffat There is often nothing more upsetting to a gardener than to stroll out into the garden to

For many the arrival of the American robin is a sure sign spring is on its way.

By Sherrie Versluis There is no bird more recognized in North America than the robin. They are known to many

Who’s been spitting on my plants? Spittlebugs show a preference for nitrogen-fixing plants such as legumes and it is postulated

Are neighbourhood cats using your flower beds as a litter box? These kitty-friendly tips can help you keep your garden

Pets love gardens. They react to gardens as much as we do, becoming euphoric and running through the plants, smelling

Bits of light flash off a tiny breast sending out rays of brilliant red and green. A hummingbird has flitted

Worms are really just dirt processing factories toiling away underground night and day. They eat dead organic material such as

There is no question that finches are among the most popular birds seen at feeders in summer. Finches don’t just

Toads have many attributes that make them a great asset to any garden.

Toads are often given a bum rap. For starters, they are not considered as pretty as their trim and colourful

The bronze birch bark borer and the birch leaf miner Several pests attack birch trees, especially those that are under