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
Nurturing Native Plants and Pollinators
In-person
Needham Continuing Education Class
Habitat gardening shifts gardens from being exclusively for humans to functional habitats for many species. In this course you will learn about specific gardening practices that support all aspects of the ecosystem. We will discuss the benefits of using a native plant palette in gardens, and together how these practices can buffer against pollinator declines and create more dynamic, enjoyable gardens for us. The course will introduce you to common native insects you will encounter in your garden and their roles in the ecosystem, a select native plant palate that is locally available through nurseries, and guide you through designing and installing your own pollinator garden. Limited to 15. Register online or by phone with NCE, 781-455-0400 x5.
Dates: 4 Tuesdays, March 21-April 11
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: High Rock School, Room 115
Fee: $155
Nurturing Native Plants and Pollinators
In-person
Needham Continuing Education Class
Habitat gardening shifts gardens from being exclusively for humans to functional habitats for many species. In this course you will learn about specific gardening practices that support all aspects of the ecosystem. We will discuss the benefits of using a native plant palette in gardens, and together how these practices can buffer against pollinator declines and create more dynamic, enjoyable gardens for us. The course will introduce you to common native insects you will encounter in your garden and their roles in the ecosystem, a select native plant palate that is locally available through nurseries, and guide you through designing and installing your own pollinator garden. Limited to 15. Register online or by phone with NCE, 781-455-0400 x5.
Dates: 4 Tuesdays, March 21-April 11
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: High Rock School, Room 115
Fee: $155
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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