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Publication Date: May 14, 2026 - 17:20
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Ottawa Now - What is 'No Mow May'?
May 14, 2026
If you keep your ear close to the grapevine, and you follow a gardening Facebook group, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of ‘No Mow May’. But what is the method to all this madness? Well, it’s a conservation initiative that encourages homeowners to refrain from mowing their lawns during the month of May – a way to promote the presence of early-season pollinators like bees and butterflies. Kristy Cameron picks the brain of gardening expert Carson Arthur on today's Ottawa Now.
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'In The Garden' airs every Thursday afternoon at 4:30 until gardening season is over.
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