Hulda of Bohemia, The Witch of Sleepy Hollow is the inspiration for this fall article on native herbal medicinal plants. Hulda’s gravestone, located at the Old Stone Church in Sleepy […] Read more »
If you had to choose just three plants to add to your garden to provide maximum ecosystem benefit, I would recommend starting with these three natives below. These recommendations are […] Read more »
This summer you may see many different insects flying and landing in your garden, in your patio planter or in your window box. Those insects that are searching for nectar […] Read more »
Westchester County’s environment is incredibly unique. We are located along the Hudson River to the west, the Long Island Sound and salt marsh habitat in the southeast, the forested ridges […] Read more »
Happy Memorial Day! When you hang the flag of the red, white, and blue, remember to plant native, too. Native plants are a part of our country’s natural heritage. The […] Read more »
April 22 is coming up; mark your calendar, everyone, it’s Earth Day. It is a day to celebrate the Earth, thanking the planet for our existence, for its beauty and […] Read more »
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! May the luck of the Irish be with you. And may the true green of nature be with you in your yard. Wait, what does […] Read more »
February is when winter begins to fade ever so slightly. The shelves are stocked with Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates. Phil makes an appearance, and we all watch closely to […] Read more »
December is the darkest time of year. It’s when the sun shines the least as the Earth is tilted far away from the sun. But we celebrate the winter solstice […] Read more »
As the leaves fall and the colors change, I breathe in the crisp air of autumn along with a feeling of deep gratitude for getting to live here in this beautiful county […] Read more »
