Mission
To provide botanical education, garden design, and consulting services
that increase awareness and action to sustain native plants and pollinators.
that increase awareness and action to sustain native plants and pollinators.
Up Coming Workshops
Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset--Transforming Your Yard into Habitat—In this 2-hour in-person workshop, participants will learn organic habitat gardening practices that support insects, birds, and others in ways that traditional horticulture practices do not. We will do activities to help you (1) assess your yard for how well it provides wildlife food, water, cover and nesting resources; (2) identify common invasive plants to remove; and (3) select native plants for your property that will provide more insect and bird habitat. Come prepared with digital photos of your property, gardens, and ideas you would like to implement!
Tower Hill Botanic Garden. REGISTER USING THE LINKS BELOW.
Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset--Transforming Your Yard into Habitat—In this 2-hour in-person workshop, participants will learn organic habitat gardening practices that support insects, birds, and others in ways that traditional horticulture practices do not. We will do activities to help you (1) assess your yard for how well it provides wildlife food, water, cover and nesting resources; (2) identify common invasive plants to remove; and (3) select native plants for your property that will provide more insect and bird habitat. Come prepared with digital photos of your property, gardens, and ideas you would like to implement!
Tower Hill Botanic Garden. REGISTER USING THE LINKS BELOW.
- Saturday May 7, 2022 1:00-3:00 pm Sex—Seduction, Deception, and Moving on. In this hands-on workshop we will explore the flowering plant life cycle, from seed germination to fruit. The focus will be on sexual reproduction and the intricate interplay between native plants and pollinators. You will learn about some common native New England pollinators and the plants that support their life cycle.
- Saturday June 11, 2022 1:00-3:00 pm Staying Alive. Plants live in a community of other species, which requires mechanisms for cooperation and competition. Most of these survival strategies go unseen to the casual observer. In this workshop you will learn about the chemical arsenal that plants use to communicate with other plants through fungal networks and to ward off pests or competitive threats.
Pearl crescent butterfly (Phyciodes tharos)
Habitat Garden Design and ConsultingI consult with homeowners on how to maintain yards in an ecologically productive way. By using habitat-oriented garden practices, we can make yards of any size enjoyable and beautiful for families, while also supporting birds, insects, and native plants. Specifically, I work with homeowners of all skill levels to envision what their yard could be and help them through the process of making it happen. |
Botanic and Garden TalksI provide talks, workshops, and webinars on creating gardens to support native plants and pollinators. I blend botanical science with practical application to help explain the fascinating and unique relationships between plants and other ecosystem components. |
flower fly (Syrphidae) on Rudbeckia)
Resources
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"The knowledge that refuge is available, when and if needed, makes the silent inferno of the desert more easily bearable. Mountains complement desert as desert complements city, as wilderness complements and completes civilization."--Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire (1968)
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Of the 3,514 plant species occurring in New England, 31% are not native, and 22% of our native plants are rare (threatened). A high percentage of our declining species require insect pollination. (Native Plant Trust) |
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Showy lady's-slipper orchid (Cypripedium reginae)
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