Category: Manitoba

We will schedule the temporary disconnection of your meter(s) and service(s). If we need to alter your service, charges may apply. If you have no immediate plans for natural gas or electric service, yet would like to keep these services, a Basic Monthly charge will be billed to your Manitoba Hydro account. Can Manitoba Hydro […]

The mining and petroleum industries make up Manitoba’s third largest primary resource industry. Are there mines in Manitoba? Manitoba Operating Mines Hudbay Minerals Inc. Hudbay Minerals Inc. Sinomine Rare Metals Resources Co. Ltd. Does Manitoba have gold mines? For the first time in almost two decades, Manitoba is a gold mining province, and several new […]

the variety in Manitoba is Common elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). warning: berries may cause nausea if eaten in quantity. Red varieties of the berry are poisonous. Can elderberry survive winter? Elderberry plants are deciduous and are winter hardy in zones 3-9. Fortunately, not too much care is necessary to keep your elderberry thriving throughout the winter. […]

While some types of fig trees can survive and do well in Manitoba winters, most will become stunted and not produce fruit or may even die. Can you grow figs in Manitoba? We got our Chicago Fig tree from T&T seeds in Manitoba. For Canadians, this is a great place to get a fig tree. […]

the prairie crocus. In Manitoba, the prairie crocus (Pulsatilla ludoviciana)—also known as anemone patens, the pasque-flower, the windflower (because of its furry petals) and the gosling plant—was officially adopted as the official flower in 1906. What is the motto of Manitoba? The provincial motto is the Latin phrase “Gloriosus et liber”, in English “glorious and […]

Apple, plum, apricot and pear trees are perfect for Manitoba backyards. What fruits can be grown in Manitoba? Production And Management Apples. Blueberries. Chokecherries. Raspberries. Saskatoon Berries. Strawberries. Bush Fruit. Currants. Gooseberries. Highbush Cranberries. Pincherries. Sea Buckthorns. Silver Buffaloberries. Can peach trees grow in Manitoba? Peach Trees do not tolerate cold weather well. While some […]

Manitoba maple is native to the Canadian prairies, however, in Ontario, it is considered invasive. Manitoba maple grows fast, is relatively short-lived and forms a dense canopy at maturity, shading out native plant species. Branches are brittle and often break during storms, creating a hazard. How do I get rid of Manitoba Maple? Strike the […]

Pathways, water features, special clearings could be designed by landscape architects. It would be a huge project but in the fall, as you fly over Manitoba, you could look down and see the red maple leaf! What kind of maple trees grow in Manitoba? Acer negundo is a species of maple native to North America. […]

Red maple trees, found throughout the eastern United States and Canada, are not entirely toxic to pets. It is the leaves of the red maple tree that are dangerous. Specifically, the leaves must be dried or wilted, like those found on a snapped branch after a high wind storm. Are maple leaves safe for dogs […]

All maple seeds are edible, but some taste better than others. As a general rule, smaller maple seeds are sweeter and larger ones are more bitter. Seek out smaller seeds for the sweetest taste. The taste of the seeds can also vary from tree to tree. Are maple seeds nutritious? These seeds are nutritious (as […]