Pascal Yan

Pascal is a tree planter and naturalist from Quebec, Canada. His fascination for nature fuels much of his writing.

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How to Identify & Propagate Canadian Elderberry (Sambucus nigra canadensis)

A field guide on how to identify & propagate Canadian Elderberry (Sambucus nigra canadensis), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Canadian Elderberry (Sambucus nigra canadensis) Leaves Canadian elderberry leaves are elliptical to...

How to Identify & Propagate Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) Leaves Downy arrowwood leaves are ovate to elliptical...

How to Identify & Propagate Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus), a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia. It has been introduced into North America and is...

How to Identify & Propagate Wild Raisin (Viburnum nudum)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Wild Raisin (Viburnum nudum), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Wild Raisin (Viburnum nudum) Leaves Wild raisin leaves are elliptical to ovate shaped,...

How to Identify & Propagate Mooseberry (Viburnum edule)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Mooseberry (Viburnum edule), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Mooseberry (Viburnum edule) Leaves Mooseberry leaves are elliptical-shaped and can be either unlobed or...

How to Propagate Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

A field guide on how to propagate Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. Lingonberry Traits Leaves Lingonberry leaves are elliptical to obovate-shaped, with entire margins(smooth), and grow on the stems in alternate...

The Best Boots For Tree Planting: Boot Advice

It's that time of the year, the tree-planting season is upon us. Time to gear up. Whether you're a rookie or an experienced tree planter, this question will come up every year. What boots should I get? I'm...

The Boreal Ecoregions: Eurasia

The expansive boreal ecoregions in the Northern Hemisphere are awe-inspiring wonderland that spans vast stretches of North America, Europe, and Asia. These forests are abundant with an astonishing variety of wildlife, from majestic bears, and...

The Boreal Ecoregions: North America

The boreal ecoregions of the Northern Hemisphere are a wonderland of breathtaking proportions, stretching across immense swathes of North America, Europe, and Asia. Teeming with a plethora of amazing wildlife, including majestic bears, fierce wolves,...

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How to Identify & Propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila), a hardy shrub that is native to Northern Canada & Alaska. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify...

How to Identify & Propagate Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests. How to Identify Twinflower...