Dear Marion, This spring we set up five bluebird houses with the hopes of enticing swallows and bluebirds to take up residence. We love watching their little families thrive and…
Wow, what a seed collection year it has been! Species of trees such as beech, black maple, ironwood and musclewood that create seeds every 5 to 7 years decided that…
By Marion Robertson. This is the year we are readjusting our mindset, at the nursery, in regards to what we thought were valuable additions to the landscape. Many trees and…
Calling all volunteers! We are creating a friends group for Valens Lake Conservation Area. This will be an exciting opportunity to work with park staff and have input to upcoming…
Its name means daughter of the wind in Greek. Grecian Windflowers or Anemone Blanda are native to the Mediterranean region. True to its name, this low growing flower endures the…
Today I had a gardening helper. It was a red spotted purple! These are native butterflies that have erratic population cycles and this year is the first time in several…