Author Profile

Kathleen Fischer

Kathleen holds a biology degree from the University of Toronto and has pursued graduate studies in environmental science. Over the course of her thirty-five-year career, she has held senior positions in environmental programs for both the Ontario and Canadian governments. Kathleen is an active member of various garden clubs and horticultural associations, including the Ottawa Horticultural Society. She stays dedicated to encouraging biodiversity initiatives, such as growing more native species in our gardens.

Articles by Kathleen Fischer

  • A winter enclosure with wiremesh cover to protect native tree seeds from squirrels

    Starting and growing native tree seeds

    Many thanks for offering to plant and overwinter native tree seeds and hopefully germinate them. To better ensure success, here are some growing instructions…

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