Share What You Know

Help build Alberta's most thoughtful plant resource. We welcome knowledge from gardeners, botanists, knowledge keepers, and anyone who has grown to love this land's plants.

All content is reviewed, properly credited, and presented with respect. MossField is committed to ethical knowledge sharing — especially when it comes to Indigenous traditional knowledge.

What we're looking for

Plant write-ups

Edible, medicinal, native species — detailed plant profiles with growing guidance for Alberta conditions.

Indigenous names & traditional uses

Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, and other Indigenous plant names and traditional knowledge, shared with proper attribution.

Growing tips for Alberta

Soil, climate, watering, and seasonal care tailored for Alberta’s short growing season and variable climate.

Pet safety information

Which plants are safe (or harmful) for dogs, cats, and horses? Help us build a comprehensive reference.

Nursery recommendations

Know a great local source for native plants or seeds? Help Alberta gardeners find what they need.

Stories & photos

Your experiences with Alberta’s plants — from backyard gardens to wild encounters on the prairie.

Contribution guidelines

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Original content — rewrite in your own words, don’t copy from other sources.

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Cite your sources — books, papers, websites, or knowledge keepers you learned from.

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Respect Indigenous knowledge — obtain community consent before sharing traditional knowledge.

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Contributors receive credit — full name, first name, or anonymous — your choice.

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Editorial review — we maintain voice and verify accuracy before publishing.

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Typical review timeline: 1–2 weeks after submission.

Ready to contribute?

Send your contribution, plant knowledge, or nursery recommendation to us directly. We're building a proper submission form — for now, email works great.

Share Your Knowledge