Every time it rains, I am reminded that we still have two downspouts coming off of our home that don’t empty into rain barrels. We do have l...

I love the Master Gardener program. For those who don’t already know, Master Gardeners are volunteers who are trained through the local Exte...

Technically, this isn’t about gardening. It is about farmers. And ice cream. But its pretty hard to not want to spread the word when you he...

I’ve often mentioned on this blog why I started being more eco-friendly in my landscape. The primary reasons are: wildlife and my husband. ...

A few more responses trickled in for my request for Favorite Native Plant recommendations. These last few are from some of our Facebook and...

This might be a bit of a drive for some people, but it sounds like a good program: What: The Woods in Your Backyard: Simple Tips for Enviro...

Native plants certainly have many benefits to the environment, making them an eco-friendly choice for any home gardener. But I love the fac...

What: Fall 2012 Native Plant Sale at Environmental Concern Where: 201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, MD  21663 When: Friday, September 7th  ...

That’s the headline I saw on a blog post recently so, of course, I had to click over to read it. I’m fairly certain that we don’t even come ...

Keith Tomlinson, Botanical Garden Manager of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia was kind enough to share his thoughts about s...