Why Willows for Wildlife?
Willows are unsung heroes when it comes to year-round wildlife support and thoughtful plant selection.
Herb Liberation! Talk at Herb Society of America – Long Island Unit
Learn about liberating herbs from the herb garden and how to use them throughout the landscape with garden speaker Karen Bussolini and The Herb Society of America - Long Island Unit on May 9
Early Season Flowers for Pollinators
Climate change has put many co-evolved plants and pollinators out of sync. Beekeepers can monitor their hives and do supplemental feeding. What plants feed early emerging native bees?
Dioecious Native Shrubs for Wildlife
If you're eager to support pollinators and other wildlife by planting native shrubs, it's important to know a little bit about their sex lives.
Early Spring Garden Cleanup Tips
Try to avoid compacting soil by stepping into garden beds when soil is wet. There's plenty of spring garden cleanup within arm's reach.
It’s All About the Light
When look at translucent flowers like witch hazels with low sun shining through, they’re ablaze with light. Backlighting is pure glowing magic.
Microclimates Made Visible in Your Yard
Microclimates are areas of slight climactic difference within a region. We can take advantage of the microclimates in our own yards.
March 27 Pollinator Workshop in Washington, CT
Come learn how to create, maintain and restore habitat to benefit pollinators.
The Hidden Life of Moss, Mushrooms and Trees
Three books reveal the hidden life of moss, mushrooms and trees, considering them from ecological, culinary and spiritual perspectives.
Independent Non-GMO Seed Catalogs
This time of year, my p.o. box runneth over - with a bounteous crop of specialty mail order seed catalogs that get my mouth watering. With giant chemical companies owning and controlling most of the global seed market, I urge you to seek out independent seed houses. They tell you who they are right up front.
