by Kathy Fryxell, PhD | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, Chemicals, Featured, Fertilizer, Microbes, Organics, Philosophy, Plants, Sustainable
Spring is here, and garden centers are brimming with plants for sale. As enthusiasts of natural beauty, we tend to focus on what we can see, which are the bright, beautiful plants above ground. But, have you ever thought about the abundant life that lives...
by Bill Peregrine | Dec 31, 2017 | Blog, Gardening, Habitat, Nature, Philosophy, Plants
I am so glad we are starting a New Year! 2017 was a spiritually tough and awakening year for me. When I allowed myself to sit with the societal challenges we were experiencing, it became one of great reflection and paradigm shifts. I’ve known for many years the...
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 Bill Peregrine | Mar 20, 2017 | Chemicals, Food, Gardening, Insects, Organics, Pests, Plants
Do the edges of your Rhododendron leaves look like this? Chances are, you are being invaded by Root Weevils. Those sneaky little girls (that’s right, no males have been found in North America) come out at night when you are sleeping and hide in the soils during...
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...
