Heritage Home with a Tropical-type Oasis in the Upper Ottawa Valley

After a couple of years, the mix of hardy perennials (Echinacea and, Rudbeckias) provides food for birds over the winter, nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies, and vivid colours to please the human eye. These plants are also dog-friendly, since the 2 dogs like to romp in the back yard; they are also edible for humans (if cultivated organically). Photo credit: E Jenvey