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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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