Released in February, the annual report on overwintering monarchs in Mexico indicated a significant drop in the population (59%!!). This was attributed to drought conditions (which can reduce available host…
From "Leave the Leaves” to “No Mow May,” we have inspiration to “do less” to our gardens and lawns. No Mow May, or No More Mowing? What if you were…
Since the previous post about the first day of Spring, we've gotten not one, but TWO snow storms! The first brought me 20” on March 23rd – more than we…
Spring has officially arrived! While it may have felt quite springlike where you are – temperatures in the 60s and 70s, sunshine, no snow for weeks now – the vernal…
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens,…
Don’t wait for warm weather – start planning your garden now! Recent temperatures in the 50s during February make me start "thinking spring." I have a template with the shapes…
The winter months are the perfect time to reflect and plan for the future while our gardens rest. Revisit triumphs from last year and envision goals for the season ahead.…
It may seem like we just entered “real” winter, but it’s a great time to be planning for spring. The seed packets are starting to appear in garden centers, but…
Now that we’ve talked about some of the challenges that pollinators are facing, let’s talk about something we can all do to help – creating pollinator habitat. Whether you have a…
It’s Pollinator Week! A whole week designed to support pollinator health, managed by Pollinator Partnership. This year’s emphasis is on the connections between climate and pollinators.I recently completed Pollinator Steward…
