Day: September 13, 2023

I was thinking about pollinators and trees, the first thing that came into my head was the intimacy. Much like any intimate relationship, the interactions between pollinators and the trees they

Broadleaf plantain ( Plantago major ) is a weed that’s common in lawns and along footpaths. Photo by Saara Nafici. It is a common sight on paths and lawns. The broadleaf plantain

What is the appeal of ferns that makes them so attractive? Though they don’t bloom or produce fruit, or have a heady scent, they are the preferred choice of most

 In addition to pollinators, there are other insects that sustain our ecosystems. Now is the perfect time to embrace the creatures that biologist E.O. Wilson described as “the little things

 My backyard, which is a typical Brooklyn brownstone landscape, features an assortment of ground and container plants, as well as the sun is only available for a limited amount of

Sheet composting, also referred to as lasagna gardening, is a traditional method that is often employed to increase the size of the borders of perennial gardens or transform an area

The Weed this month is one of the most beautiful typical North American native: fleabane! You’ve probably seen this lovely daisy-like flower in fields, along fences and buildings, as well

Recent research suggests that gardening can provide various health benefits, such as reducing the risk of developing cancer and other chronic illnesses. Manu Prats/Stocksy A new study has revealed that

Indeed, my very first article that was published and one of the first articles I’ve ever published was on gardening. There’s a lot of need for gardening related items. ….

Gardens can be beneficial both for the environment and wildlife. They’re great for humans as well, as per the increasing amount of research. Gardening is a lengthy and entwined tradition