Blogs

Flower arrangements are not only great ways to brighten up your kitchen table or work desk, they’re also an attractive way to add interest and warmth to any party or social gathering. Inspired by the native flower arrangements seen at our annual garden party, we share some of our favourite species to use to curate your very own (and very instagrammable) native flower arrangements.

Alexander Yoshiki first volunteered with LEAF in September 2008 and has since volunteered with us in a variety of ways. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Alexander about his experience and his continuing interest in supporting the work that LEAF does in the community.

Laura Tipton first participated in the LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program in 2014 and has since planted with us three more times. Our Program Manager, Kim De Lallo, interviews Laura about her experience and her interest in planting native with LEAF.

Armed with notebooks and pens, volunteer Garden Stewards gathered at the LEAF Learning Garden located at Wychwood Barns Park. Looking to add some tools to their planting knowledge arsenal, they were attending a native plant gardening workshop led by Ryan Godfrey, an environmental consultant, gardener and evolutionary biologist with over a decade of plant knowledge.