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Did you know that you can find native plants in full bloom before the snow has melted? Late April to May is actually a great time to find certain species of native wildflowers. In fact, these plants have some of the most distinct blooms and play a key role in the ecosystem during a time when food is otherwise scarce for pollinators. Spring ephemerals are a unique type of flowering plant that are commonly found in deciduous forests. They can be thought of as our first sign th

I’m sitting in my cozy chair, watching a normal mid-March blizzard, and catch myself wishing: “When this snow melts, I’ll start doing some yardwork.” But I know it’s much too early to be doing any kind of cleanup, lawn work, or planting, but I have the bug to do something! Here are some things you can do, and more that you shouldn’t do this early in the season. Collecting sap and making syrup is an excellent activity for gardeners at this time of year. Right now, the soil

Winter sowing is a method of plant reproduction, especially for native plants that need an extended amount of time with temperatures below freezing. These plants evolved in harsh northern climates and developed a precise method to ensure successful germination.

It's a challenge to be sustainable in a holiday season that is too often a cause for over consumption, but it can be done! In fact, there are many ways to heal the Earth’s climate while still showering friends and family with love and gifts. Go Paperless! Digital gift cards are a great way to give the gift of experiences like fun activities, e-books, massages, sustainable products, dining or music, especially if you support small local businesses. If you want to create the “u