The Marigold Minute
The Marigold Minute is our space to share flower care guides, gardening basics, birding tips, and seasonal updates. Simple, useful notes and reflections from people who grow and garden every day. We have a new post every Saturday!
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Observing Our Local Deer
Since moving to Lac La Biche, my animal loving and nature enthusiast heart has been singing. Not only have I experienced a plethora of new birds to add to my life list, I’ve also gotten to experience the frequent visits of deer. Seer were something I only caught occasional glimpses of back in Ontario! Here, the deer…
Creating a Bird-Friendly Winter Habitat
Winter changes everything here in northern Alberta. The biting cold takes over and many of the birds that remain through the season suddenly face a much more difficult environment. Food becomes harder to find, open water disappears, and shelter from wind and cold becomes…
Why Lac La Biche Is Perfect for the Great Backyard Bird Count
At the Marigold Market, supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity is one of the core values behind what we’re building. While flowers are a big part of that, so are…
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