N.S. greenhouse boosts fire-resistant landscaping after 2023 wildfires

Bloom Greenhouse and Garden Centre had to be evacuated two years ago

CBC NewsVernon Ramesar

The Halifax-area wildfires two years ago had a lasting impact on Cathy Oulton, who owns Bloom Greenhouse and Garden Centre in Hammonds Plains.

Fires raged through the community. She had to vacate her business.

"It was very personal for us," Oulton recalls.

"This area was completely shut down, and we were evacuated ... about 18 of our staff were evacuated from their homes directly."

Bloom Greenhouse is the first in the province to adopt a new plant-tagging system, guiding customers toward safer option…

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N.S. greenhouse boosts fire-resistant landscaping after 2023 wildfires

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CBC NewsVernon Ramesar, Posted: May 19, 2025 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago
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