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Trees with High Ecological Value
Most trees you can grow at home will provide ecological value, but some more than others, particularly if they are native to your area. Beyond carbon fixing, air purification, water [...]
The Much Maligned Goldenrod
Seasonal allergies are disruptive to your sweet slumber and can definitely wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. My friends, this is the second worst time of year for me [...]
North American Native Bees – The Real Unsung Hero
Long before honey bees arrived in North America, over 4,400 different species of native bees were pollinating the indigenous vegetation. These bees are usually solitary creatures. They don’t live [...]
Honey Bees – Who’s Keeping Whom?
The relationship between humans and bees commonly intersects through the practice of beekeeping. Honey bees, in this case “European” honey bees, are “livestock” that have been domesticated over hundreds [...]
Animal and Insect Pollination
Over 70% of plant species rely on animals or insects for pollination. These plants and trees need the ability to attract animals or insects to do their pollinating. Much [...]
Wellness for Nature – Wellness for All
We talked recently in the blog post “Community Conversations around Nature', by Dr. Laura Guertin about how nature as a concept decreased in online conversation following the beginning of the [...]
Handling an Abundant Harvest: Never Too Much of a Good Thing!
It’s that time of year in the vegetable garden when you may have more harvest than you feel you can handle. Fear not! We have some ideas for you. [...]