NEWS, GARDEN MUSINGS & ECO-FRIENDLY INSIGHTS
Pollinators – View from the Farm
Creating a reliable food system calls for a shift of priorities from efficient and as cheap as possible to reliable and local. It needs to be about reliability and nourishment. The big threat is lack of pollination services. To protect the pollinators we must plant native plants and protect habitat.
What to Do with Arugula
Tips for delicious ways to use arugula and a recipe for Arugula Mint Pesto
What to Plant for Pollinators – July into August
Favorite pollinator plants bloom for a long time and attract all manner of beneficial insects. Learn what to plant for July and August flowers for pollinators.
I Won! 2020 Garden Comm Media Awards
Karen Bussolini won 2020 GardenComm (Garden Communicators International) Silver Media awards in three categories. The Media Awards program recognizes individuals and companies who achieve the highest levels of talent and professionalism in garden communications.
Last Chance for June Cutbacks
Life is too short to fuss with staking perennials to keep them upright and looking good. It's easy to control the eventual height of many perennials if you cut them back early. Cutting back stimulates new branching.
Choosing the Right Tree – Decisions, Decisions
Trees have a big, hopefully long-lasting presence in a landscape. Choosing just the right tree means asking a lot of questions beyond - but definitely including - appearance.