Pascal Yan

Pascal is a tree planter and naturalist from Quebec, Canada. His fascination for nature fuels much of his writing.

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How to Propagate Mountain Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia)

This guide is meant to teach you how to propagate mountain saxifrage and hopefully make it easier for you to sell it at your own nursery. Hardiness Zone: 2-7 Soil Type: Well-drained loam & sand Water: Low to...

Boreal Forest Mammals: The Boreal Encyclopedia

Boreal forest mammals are some of the toughest animals found on the planet. The climate is harsh in these lands, adaptability is key if you want to live here. Food can become so scarce, animals...

How to Start a Plant Nursery & Become a Green Entrepreneur

So you have a green thumb and really dig business, you've always wanted to start one but you don't have the right idea. What about learning how to start a nursery business? If there's one...

The Boreal Forests of the World: North’s Natural Wonder

The boreal forests, the largest terrestrial biome on the planet, are vast coniferous forests spanning across the northern hemisphere, mainly north of the 50th parallel. You can find the boreal forests from eastern Canada all...

23 Northern Ingredients That Make Delicious Wild Tea

Did you know there are wild tea species that grow naturally in North America? Not only is there wild tea, but there are also many other wild plants that make delicious tea, and most of...

8 Boreal Forest Medicinal Trees Native Americans Used

The boreal forests of the world have some of the coldest temperatures found on the planet. Only the hardiest of humans have been able to inhabit these regions. When conditions are this hard, naturally we...

Boreal Forest Medicinal Plants: The Illustrated Foraging Guide

Among the known non-timber forest products, boreal forest medicinal plants might be the least explored and studied. Truth is, there is a huge potential in medicinal plants that is waiting to be appreciated. Global interest...

Boreal Forest Mushrooms: Foraging and Identification Guide

Depending on which region of the world you are in, you will find different types of non-timber forest products. Boreal Forest Mushrooms are a famous non-timber forest product that's been intertwined with cultures all over...

25 Essentials to Set up Your Off-Grid Property

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How to Store Seeds From Native Plants

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...

Rice Protein Powder: Naked Nutrition’s Organic Rice Powder

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...

The Best Gloves for Tree Planting: What Works

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...

The Best Backpacks for Tree Planting: A Veteran’s Opinion

Whether you are just starting to tree plant or you're a veteran, at this time, you might be looking for the best backpacks for...

How to Identify & Propagate Mountain Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera villosa)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Mountain Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera villosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to...