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Root Trainer

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These convenient propagating trays allow you to grow 32 plants in a 41 inch area in 5" deep cells. Portable, reusable, and with cells that open like books, they are ideal for transplanting without root disturbance. The grooves help direct roots downward and drainage holes are pre-made to allow optimal water movement. Put the lid on top to keep the humidity up during germination, to conserve heat and provide shelter outdoors or underneath to hold water. Grow and tend multiple plants easily and effectively until they are ready to be transplanted. These trays are the same ones our Wild About Flowers team uses for nurturing and growing our plugs, and they easily keep up with multiple uses and all-season conditions. 

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Rootrainers - Case of 6

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These convenient propagating trays allow you to grow 32 plants in a 41 inch area in 5" deep cells. Portable, reusable, and with cells that open like books, they are ideal for transplanting without root disturbance. The grooves help direct roots downward and drainage holes are pre-made to allow optimal water movement. Put the lid on top to keep the humidity up during germination, to conserve heat and provide shelter outdoors or underneath to hold water. Grow and tend multiple plants easily and effectively until they are ready to be transplanted. These trays are the same ones our Wild About Flowers team uses for nurturing and growing our plugs, and they easily keep up with multiple uses and all-season conditions. 

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Native Plants for the Short Season Yard - by Lyndon Penner

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This is the definitive guide to gardening with native plants on the prairies. Gardening with native plants has lots of advantages, not only for your yard, but also for the ecosystem. What could be better than a beautiful, low-maintenance yard that preserves biodiversity and withstands the prairie climate? Native Plants for the Short Season Yard is the key for western Canadian gardeners wanting to unlock the full potential of native plants. With the wit and wisdom his fans love, Lyndon shares the basics of shopping for, propagating, and designing with native plants. He also shines a light on more than 100 of his favorite native plants, along with tips on how to grow them. Topics include:

• How to ethically and responsibly grow native plants from seeds and cuttings.
• Identifying the best plants for sunny, shady, wet, or dry spots in your yard.
• The plants best left to wild spaces and those you should avoid at all costs.
• Advice from Gardening experts who share their secrets and successes with Native Plants.
• Protecting your garden with natural alternatives to herbicides and pesticides.

Arden Nering was interviewed by Lyndon for this book regarding how she came to work with native plants and start Wild About Flowers. Also look for the photos of the boulevard naturalized by the Town of Canmore, AB with Wildflowers purchased from Wild About Flowers as a great example of what is possible when using native plants.

Wildflowers of Banff Park

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In this book, Jacinthe Lavoie and Ian Wilson showcase 160 wildflowers found growing in Banff National Park, from forest glades to alpine ridges. They highlight the best trails in the park for flowers including Sunshine Meadow, Healy Pass, and Helen Lake. This book is a must for local wildflower enthusiasts and would be a great companion for people planning to visit Banff National Park with its beautiful full color photos, vibrant descriptions and thoughtful observations to aid in identifying and enjoying the local flora.

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Wildflowers of Waterton Park

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Discover more than 160 wildflowers of Waterton Park, many unique to the area and find out which are the best trails for flowers enthusiasts in the park, including lists of the flowers found on each trail. In this book Ian Wilson and Jacinthe Lavoie celebrate nature’s beauty, with full-color photographs, vivid descriptions, and interesting observations about each flower. This is an ideal guide for all levels, with arrangement by color for ease of use. Notes of where and when to find each plant within Waterton Park will also help you discover new flowers.

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