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

Posted on Jun 25th, 2026July 1, 2026 | 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"

Plant Watch April

Posted on Apr 10th, 2025April 10, 2025 | 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 Mar 19th, 2025March 20, 2025 | 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"

Meadow Reflections

Posted on Sep 18th, 2024September 18, 2024 | Ecology, Field Trip, Meadows

By Sara DeAngelis. Picture a meadow—a habitat packed densely with plants that provide cover, food, and nesting places for birds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife. Many of us are considering how a meadow might replace our labor and carbon-intensive lawns. Continue reading "Meadow Reflections"

New Found Respect: Daisy Fleabane

Posted on Jul 18th, 2024July 18, 2024 | Garden Perspectives, Plants

By Sara DeAngelis. I will admit that until recently, I’ve had very little respect for Erigeron annuus or Daisy Fleabane. In the past, I’ve yanked it out, roots and all, and gleefully tossed it onto the compost pile. That is until last summer when I discovered the benefits of this delicate annual. Continue reading "New Found Respect: Daisy Fleabane"

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