Family: Juncaceae Name: Luzula acuminata Bloom Time: April-May Flower: Pale yellow floret Soil Condition: Moist, average Light: Partial...

Family: Rosaceae Name: Rosa carolina Bloom Time: May-June Flower: Varies light to dark pink Fruit Time: August-Ocober Fruit: Red Soil...

Family: Violaceae Name: Viola pedata Bloom Time: April-May Flower: Violet, lavender, white, purple, usually bicolor Soil Condition: Dry,...

Family: Onagraceae Name: Oenothera biennis Bloom Time: August - October Flower: Yellow Soil Condition: Dry, average Light: Sun, partial...

Family: Cupressaceae Name: Thuja occidentalis Bloom Time: April-May Flower: Female: green with 4-6 scales, Male: green tipped with brown...

Family: Polypodiaceae Name: Dryopteris goldieana Bloom Time: None Flower: None. Soil Condition: Moist, rich, well-drained Light: Partial...

Even though we are gardening with native plants, sometimes pruning is necessary for their health or to control their size, especially in...

Family: Ericaceae Name: Chimaphila maculata Bloom Time: July-August Flower: White Soil Condition: Dry, well-drained, acidic Light: Shade...

This is the link for all the information you need to order: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/treenurserybrochure.pdf I'm...

It's almost that time of year again to start working in the garden. Here is my rant about The Home Depot, Lowe's, and all the big box...

Eastern white pine is my favorite native evergreen.

This is only a partial picture list but it is a start for those new to native plants. For more information on each plant, please visit...

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of a flower of the same species, which results...

Whether you have a large or small piece of property, creating a habitat for wildlife is easier than you think. Take a walk around your...

Long Island is a fantastic place for birding, whether in a park or your backyard. To increase the amount of birds in your yard you will...

Everybody wants a butterfly garden to see these magnificent creatures flitting from flower to flower. Unfortunately, the most important...

Don’t throw the Christmas tree to the curb! Repurpose it for the critters. Birds and other critters need shelter and some supplemental...

Grab a mug of hot chocolate, bundle up, and get out there to see what your garden offers this winter!

Some of us are seasoned vets when it comes to gardening with native plants but others are still very new and have many questions. I want...

Choosing trees and shrubs to attract wildlife is not an easy task as many of our native trees are just too big for residential gardens....