Tag: Native Plants

From Lawn to Habitat: How I Transformed Half an Acre into a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

Posted on | Garden Perspectives

From Lawn to Habitat: How I Transformed Half an Acre into a Wildlife-Friendly Garden by Alexandra Lotero Vanderkam When my spouse and I bought our home in the Hudson Valley in 2021, we inherited nearly two acres of lawn. Some of it served a purpose. We enjoyed having open space for walks, gatherings, and the […] Continue reading "From Lawn to Habitat: How I Transformed Half an Acre into a Wildlife-Friendly Garden"

Non-Native Texan Transplants Herself in the Hudson Valley

Posted on | Volunteer Spotlight

Non-Native Texan Transplants Herself in the Hudson Valley by Betsy Porter “You are moving the family where?”  “To the Hudson Valley in New York State!” replied my son. Ironically, I was born and raised in the Adirondacks until I was 14, when my father took a job in Houston, Texas, and took us with him—it […] Continue reading "Non-Native Texan Transplants Herself in the Hudson Valley"

Plant Watch August 2025

Posted on | General

The seed swap will be here before we know it! How do I remember where my natives are and when to collect? One way to mark the location of plants whose seed you wish to collect is to flag their spot. Flags are readily available and re-usable. Flag the plant while it is in bloom. […] Continue reading "Plant Watch August 2025"

Plant Watch April

Posted on | Ecology, General, Plants, Seeds

Current Blooms & Seed Collection Tips by Logan Fisher We are well into spring, despite winter’s icy grip still lingering! As you may have noticed driving down the road, Red Maples are tinting the hills with the first signs of life. Beneath the tree canopies in lowland areas, Spicebush is lighting up the once dark […] Continue reading "Plant Watch April"

A Year of Seeds

Posted on | Ecology, Plants, Seeds

by Logan Fisher What better place to begin ecological restoration work than at the very start—seeds? The potential within a single seed is one of nature’s greatest mysteries. Will it grow into a deep-rooted perennial, living for decades? Will it sprout as an annual, bursting into bloom in just a few months? Does it need […] Continue reading "A Year of Seeds"