Cedar Permaculture
Phone: (250) 537-9876
Description: Specializes in designing pollinator gardens with native plants like bee balm, lupine, and lavender to support bees and butterflies, using permaculture techniques to enhance soil health and biodiversity. They also install cedar birdhouses and bat boxes for species like the Little Brown Myotis, ensuring sustainable habitats that align with Salt Spring Conservancy’s Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem guidelines. Based on Salt Spring Island, BC.
Nigel Kay Permaculture Design
Phone: (250) 537-6789
Description: Designs pollinator gardens with native plants like wild bergamot, yarrow, and lupine to support bees and butterflies, integrating permaculture principles for sustainable ecosystems. They also install birdhouses and bat boxes, using cedar for durability, to enhance habitats for local wildlife, adhering to Salt Spring Conservancy guidelines for the Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem. Based on Salt Spring Island, BC.
The Garden Salt Spring Island
Phone: (250) 537-7662
Description: Specializes in creating pollinator-friendly gardens with native species like purple coneflower and aster, designed to bloom from spring to fall for bees and butterflies. They build birdhouses and bat boxes to support species like the Yuma Myotis, ensuring habitat enhancement aligns with Salt Spring Island’s biodiversity goals and Islands Trust bylaws. Based on Salt Spring Island, BC.
Island Pro Mowing and Landscaping
Phone: (250) 812-4676
Description: Installs pollinator gardens with native plants like clover and penstemon, and constructs birdhouses and bat boxes to support local wildlife, including the threatened Barn Owl. Their designs incorporate water features like birdbaths, following National Wildlife Federation guidelines for certified habitats, enhancing ecosystems while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Serves Salt Spring Island and the Saanich Peninsula. Based in Sidney, BC.
Tsolum River Nursery
Phone: (250) 537-5269
Description: Provides native plants like wild rose and columbine for pollinator gardens, and installs birdhouses and bat boxes to support local ecosystems, including habitats for the endangered Black Swift. Their services focus on sustainable gardening practices, avoiding pesticides to protect pollinators, as advised by the South Coast Conservation Program. Based at 301 Mansell Road, Salt Spring Island, BC.
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