Native Plants: An Elegant Solution
Along the eastern edge of Lake Sydnor, on the narrow strip of land between the shoreline and the Children’s Garden, a group of plants is hard at work. The beauty […]
Worms! How to Make a Wormery
Last week we talked about how worms can build healthy soil. It’s an amazing and complicated process that these small earthworms take to transform our soil. Wouldn’t it be cool […]
May Garden Tips
May is one of the busiest months for working in the garden. But if you prioritize carefully and take advantage of the many devices and tools available, you can get […]
Find Your Mother’s Day Gift Online
Many of us wish to be closer to our mothers and caretakers this year, and others are seeing their moms a bit more than usual. This year, send some love […]
The Value of Trees
Are trees just pretty or do they do something more? Does one tree matter? If one tree can make a difference in our environment, what can many trees do? Most […]
Best Plants for Kids
Children are natural gardeners and remind us that playing in the dirt should be fun. Curiosity. Imagination. A love of playing in the dirt. All are qualities that make children […]
Preparing for Spring Planting
The 90 days of winter can seem like an eternity to gardeners. Fortunately, this season of dormancy and cold is drawing to a close. Nature is preparing for the advent […]
Starting Seeds: Use What You Have
With the COVID-19 pandemic making social distancing now the norm, many of you probably have some time on your hands. Bet you’re a garden lover too! Let’s make the most […]
Get Outdoors for Health and Wellness
COVID-19 is affecting everyone’s daily life while putting a lot of stress on the well-being of humans. The Garden is temporarily closed but humans need nature, now more than ever, and […]
What Are Natives?
What are natives? What nature intended: Natives are the plants that grow naturally in a region — as in, they generally occurred here before European settlement. They also are the […]