by Ben Sauerlender | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog, Gardening, Nature, Plants, Sustainable
Kitchens have the subliminal effect of drawing people together in a home: food and conversation are always plentiful. Coincidentally, garden spaces filled with edible fruits, vegetables, and herbs have a similar draw to people. The buzz of insects pollinating, the...
by Ben Sauerlender | Feb 17, 2017 | Blog, Gardening, Insects, Nature, Sustainable
In a mad-scientisty sort of way, I find innovations like this truly fascinating. Just imaging those cute, little guys buzzing around the neighborhood and into our homes… But, fortunately, we have a highly more elegant model that’s been primed since the early...
by Ben Sauerlender | Jan 11, 2017 | Blog, Gardening, Plants, Seeds
January strolls in the garden can be frigid, demoralizing experiences. Here are 3 vividly colored plants that look great year round and can warm the soul during c-c-c-cold, wintery months. Red Twig and Yellow Twig Dogwood Shrubs (Cornus spp.) Spotlight. Red and Yellow...
by Ben Sauerlender | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Gardening, Lawn, Plants
Lawn trees provide beauty and sanctuary for animals and humans alike. Here are three underused deciduous trees with remarkable foliage. Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica) Spotlight. Persian Ironwood boasts elegant branch structure, attractive exfoliating bark, winter...
