New natives from EMSWCD – why natives are great for the garden!

Last weekend I planted my second “round” of natives purchased through discount programs the city and Audubon Society offer (separate programs). Fall and spring are the best times to plant natives, since there will be sufficient water from the rain to keep them irrigated and develop their root system before the long dry summer. The…

Early Buds – February 2014 Garden

We’ve had a combination of mild temperatures and longer days, with snow and damp cold. This winter weather isn’t stopping the buds from growing or new things to come out of the ground! The images below start with a comparison of one day snow, one day no snow. Here’s what’s happening around the garden. Also,…