The Mayne Island Conservancy began a native plant propagation program in the spring of 2011. Having a ready supply of local native plants is a key component in completing our ecosystem restoration projects on Mayne Island. In addition, native plants are growing in popularity with home gardeners, and for good reason. With so many beautiful plants native to Mayne Island, there are endless options for gardeners looking to connect their home gardens with the natural world.
Islands are fascinating places. Natural isolation provides the perfect opportunity for things to get weird. I think we can all agree SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island is unique in all kinds of ways. As a plant ecologist, one of the unique things I notice about the island is which native plants Read more
When my partner and I purchased our first home in 2016, we had a one-year-old child and another on the way. After tackling the most urgent house repairs, we turned our attention to the landscape. It quickly became clear that the extensive flower gardens hadn’t been weeded in years. Though Read more
Navigating by a small site map and GPS unit, we’re on the hunt for some very special seeds. There’s a confirmed sighting in the area and it’s up to us to find it. Bushwacking over ferns and ducking under low-hanging branches, we pause every few metres to scan the forest Read more
Where connections take root. Are you in the market for a new relationship with the environment around you? With stock left after our spring plant sale, we are helping to set you up with some of our most popular native plants. Whether you are looking for delicate wildflowers, strong ground Read more