Question 1

I'm having trouble with my ticket/I need a refund and I can't figure it out. Who can I ask for help?

Accepted Answer

Please contact NorthernWildscapes@gmail.com for assistance before the day of the presentation. On May 8th, please phone the Living Prairie Museum at (204) 832-0167 for assistance.

Question 2

I can't get Zoom to work. Who can I ask for help?

Accepted Answer

On the night of the presentation, please phone the Living Prairie Museum (204) 832-0167 for assistance.

Question 3

What region of the world does this presentation cover? What plants will we learn about?

Accepted Answer

This presentation covers plants that grow within the Boreal Plains, Boreal Shield, and Prairies ecozones within southern Manitoba, Canada and has a particular focus on urban gardening in Winnipeg, Manitoba on lacustrine clay soil. The plants covered will be specific to North America.

Question 4

What growing zones does this presentation cover?

Accepted Answer

The plants covered range from USDA Zones 2a-9b.

Question 5

Will there be a recording available? I can't make it.

Accepted Answer

Yes. For Friends of the Living Prairie Museum members, a recording will be made available after the presentation. Memberships are available at https://www.friendsoflivingprairie.org/becomeafriend

Question 6

What will this presentation cover?

Accepted Answer

We'll cover advantages of native plants, a brief history of our soils, how to care for our soil, knowing your site, the basics of site preparation, local plant sources, and an overview of 29 low-growing species to choose from, including examples like their First Nations names, pollinators, etc.

Question 7

What sort of plants does this presentation cover?

Accepted Answer

All of the plants covered are shorter-growing plants, most around 30cm (1') tall. Many of them spread, either by seed or roots/shoots, some are mowable, others are suitable for shade under trees. There are a few plants to choose from for many different conditions and yard types.

Question 8

Will there be a handout or materials to reference after the presentation?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please do not worry about taking notes. You will get a digital copy of the maps, plant slides, sources and references emailed to you after the presentation within a week after May 8th. If you do not receive it by May 15th, please email NorthernWildscapes@gmail.com.

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