On November 6th, Ken Jewett and Maple Leaves Forever participated in the official launch of the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute campaign: to plant a tree for every soldier who has fallen serving Canada since Confederation. The stretch of highway 401 from Glen Miller Road in Trenton to the Coroner’s Office at Keele Street/401 in Toronto is recognized as the… READ MORE »Highway of Heroes Living Tribute launch Nov. 6
[from Extension Notes – Ontario LandOwner Resource Centre with support from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources – DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION] Mulches are an effective alternative to herbicides for protecting tree seedlings from competition with other plants for light, nutrients and moisture. Placed on the soil around the base of a tree seedling, they improve growth and survival by preventing other… READ MORE »Mulches help tree seedlings beat weed competition
The following question came in to the MLF inbox, and we thought the answer might interest fellow maple advocates: To plant or not plant saplings over their first winter? Hello, I discovered 16 saplings under my maple tree this spring and transplanted them into containers to protect and preserve them from meeting their demise due to my lawnmower. How should… READ MORE »MLF Guide to planting small seedlings
Planting: Fall is a good time to plant saplings (maples or other native species), but it should be done after the sapling goes into dormancy, exhibited by losing its leaves. Fall planting should only be done with containerized stock. Bare root stock will have a much lower survival rate when planted in the fall. After planting the dormant sapling, remove… READ MORE »Fall & Winter Care of your Maple Trees
Press Release from National Capital Commission NCCN-15-06-02-NR | En français June 9, 2015 – A Commitment to Canadian Native Maples The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce its commitment to planting Canadian Native Maples on its urban lands, whenever the planting calls for a maple tree. Mr. Russell Mills, Chair of the NCC Board of Directors, and Dr.… READ MORE »NCC officially announces commitment to Canadian Native Maples with commemorative tree planting
On June 1st, MLF founder Ken Jewett and his wife Edie welcomed the University of Guelph to their farm in Mulmur Township. Prof. Shelley Hunt, the director of the Arboretum and Rene Van Acker, professor and Dean (external) of the Ontario Agricultural College were introduced by Mary Lou Cairney, Senior Development Manager, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Also… READ MORE »University of Guelph Arboretum visits Maple Leaves Forever
Sugar maple trees seldom flower until they are at least 22 years old, and flowering is heavier at later ages. Typically, both male and female flowers are produced on the same tree. Maple trees are considered to be wind-pollinated. Flying insects may also play a role in pollination. The production of seed begins with pendulous clusters of yellowish flowers that… READ MORE »Nursery Work – Maple pollination, collection of seed and sapling development
We note with some concern that very few Sugar Maple trees produced any seed in 2014. This has the potential to impact on the numbers of seedlings and saplings our supplying nurseries will have available in the near future. The production of seedlings requires at least two years to grow a seedling of sufficient size for field planting. Saplings require… READ MORE »Sugar maple seed was in short supply last fall – could affect seedling and sapling availability in coming years
Maple Leaves Forever Founder Ken Jewett received the “Environmental Award” at Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence on January 6th, 2015. Landscape Ontario’s Environmental Award goes to an organization or individual for outstanding contributions and achievement in maintaining or promoting a sustainable healthy environment. The Award provides an opportunity for the horticulture industry in Ontario to recognize environmental stewardship and leadership.… READ MORE »MLF Founder receives Environmental Award of Excellence from Landscape Ontario
Maple Leaves Forever advisor Carl Mansfield and founder Ken Jewett met recently with City of Ottawa Forestry Services Staff: Manager David Barkley, Section Manager Tracey Schwets and Landscape Architect Kendra Labrosse. It was a very positive meeting. The discussion focused on the City of Ottawa purchasing and planting of Native Canadian Maples. They now state on their 2015 tenders for… READ MORE »City of Ottawa commits to planting certified Native Maples from MLF nursery partners
