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Feb 8, 20233 min read

DIGGING DEEPER: Wood Frogs - Harbingers of Spring in Our Winter Gardens

Anybody who has talked much with me about gardening or landscaping has surely heard of my love of water gardens. I’ve built them in...

Nov 28, 20224 min read

DIGGING DEEPER: Figs & Wasps - an Ancient Companionship

I have always been fascinated by a plant’s pollination strategy and how they aim to complete sexual reproduction. Some plants utilize...

Nov 8, 20223 min read

DIGGING DEEPER: Are Black Walnut Trees Toxic to Other Plants?

Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a common tree in our area that is valued for its many qualities – edible hard mast (nuts) for wildlife...

Oct 12, 20224 min read

Support Wildlife & Your Gardens with Your Leaves

It’s that time of year – the leaves are falling, and some are not where you would like them to be. Many homeowners spend countless hours...

Aug 13, 20226 min read

A Guide to Native Plants: Straight Species vs. Nativars

What's better - native straight species or nativars, which do pollinators prefer, and what the heck is the difference anyway? As...

May 11, 20222 min read

Digging Deeper: Take a Moment to Notice the Native Trees in Bloom with Brad Owen

We are excited to introduce a new feature in which we will invite you to take time out of your day to marvel at nature, applaud...