Pascal Yan

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America. How to Identify Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis) Leaves The leaves of Western Snowberry are elliptical,...

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila), a hardy shrub that is native to Northern Canada & Alaska. How to Identify Bog Birch (Betula pumila) Leaves & Flowers Bog birch produces glossy, oval-shaped...

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) Leaves Common Winterberry leaves are elliptical to ovate-shaped, with...

A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa) Leaves American dwarf birch leaf margins are...

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests. How to Identify Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) Leaves Twinflower leaves have an obovate shape with a serrate margin,...

Spring is a beautiful time of the year almost everywhere, it shouldn't have to be different because you are in zone 2! There are plenty of beautiful native plants that flower during spring in cold regions. This...

Have you ever wondered how to store seeds from your favorite native plants? Every summer, I work on reforestation projects as a tree planter in the boreal forest. While on the job, I love to look...

What is rice protein powder? All in all, it's brown rice that's ground down and treated to separate starch from protein. What's left is a protein base that's rich in amino acids that makes a...

The season starts, and you're gearing up. You'll pretty much always have gloves on your buy list every year. In truth, along with boots, gloves are amongst the most important gear you'll have as a tree...