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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Trees
How to Identify & Propagate Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea), a hardy zone 2 tree that is native to eastern North America.
How to Identify Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
Leaves
Balsam fir leaves are needle-like and are typically...
Trees
How to Identify & Propagate Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca), a hardy tree that is native to western North America.
How to Identify Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca)
Leaves
Rocky...
Graminoids
How to Identify & Propagate Bluejoint (Calamagrostis canadensis)
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bluejoint (Calamagrostis canadensis), a hardy zone 2 graminoid that is native to North America.
Bluejoint is a graminoid part of the grass family (Poaceae).
How to Identify Bluejoint (Calamagrostis canadensis)
Leaves
Canada bluejoint...
Herbs & Wildflowers
How to Identify & Propagate Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense)
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), a hardy zone 2 perennial wildflower that is native to North America.
How to Identify Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense)
Leaves
Canada mayflower leaves are elliptical to heart-shaped, with an...
Herbs & Wildflowers
How to Identify & Propagate Bluebead (Clintonia borealis)
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bluebead (Clintonia borealis), a hardy zone 2 wildflower that is native to North America.
How to Identify Bluebead (Clintonia borealis)
Leaves
Bluebead leaves are oblong to elliptical-shaped, grow in a basal...
Herbs & Wildflowers
How to Identify & Propagate Northern Starflower (Trientalis borealis)
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Northern Starflower (Trientalis borealis), a hardy zone 2 perennial wildflower that is native to North America.
How to Identify Northern Starflower (Trientalis borealis)
Leaves
Northern starflower leaves are elliptical to lance-shaped, with a...
Mosses & Lichens
How to Propagate Moss
If you want to grow and propagate moss, you'll need to learn a few things first.
Mosses are the predecessors of modern plants, which means they have many of the same characteristics as modern plants, but...
Daily Learning
What is the Main Function of Species in the Fungi Kingdom?
Today we take a look at an interesting part of the natural world, the fungi kingdom.
The question we look into today exactly is: What is the main function of species in the fungi kingdom?
To...
Herbs & Wildflowers
How to Identify & Propagate Meadow Garlic (Allium Canadense)
A field guide on how to identify and propagate Meadow Garlic (Allium canadense), a hardy zone 2 perennial shrub that is native to North America.
Meadow garlic (Allium canadense) is a type of wild garlic that is native to...
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How to Identify & Propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America.
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How to Identify & Propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila)
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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...
How to Identify & Propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
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A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America.
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How to Identify & Propagate Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa)
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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...
How to Identify & Propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
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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...