Winter issues of many magazines are awash with articles suggesting ways to keep active in the cold months when we tend to slow down. Although it might…
Resources
ELA counts many ecological professionals among its members and supporters. We sometimes highlight their work and share their expertise through product and book reviews, or by asking them to answer specific questions posed to the ELA community.
Book Review: Healing Earth
Healing Earth – An Ecologist’s Journey of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship Written by John Todd Published by North Atlantic Books, 2019 Reviewed by Cindy Goulder It’s easy to be overwhelmed…
Book Review: Fruitful Labor
Fruitful Labor: The Ecology, Economy and Practice of a Family Farm Written by Mike Madison Published by Chelsea Green Publishing, 2018 Reviewed by Rhiannon Lewis Mike Madison is a farmer,…
Shinrin Yoku – The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
Written by Yoshifumi Miyazaki Published in the U.S by Timber Press, 2018 Reviewed Yoshifumi Miyazaki connected with nature in his family’s garden at a young age and…
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Alternatives to Grass on a Hillside
I am on the board at a 64 unit condo community in St. Paul, MN. We have a huge hillside with regular grass, which means weekly mowing. The hillside is…
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Fall Food for Hummingbirds
Do you have suggestions for late-season blooming native plants in the Northeast for humming birds? The hummingbirds in my gardens have been very active on the early and mid-season monarda…
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Mulched Leaves and Drought
How are you using chopped or composted leaves to mitigate the effects of drought? How effective have your strategies been?
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Controlling Pond Weeds
Does anyone have a suggestion about controlling floating weeds in my pond (duckweed, etc.)? The problem seems to be excessive nitrates. I have tried mechanical harvesting (weeds return rapidly), and…
ELA Names Winners of 2018 Spotlight on Natives Contest
Photographers from across the country submitted over 200 images to ELA’s Spotlight on Natives Photography Contest. Each sought to capture the special allure of native plants –…
Book Review: Practical Organic Gardening
Practical Organic Gardening: The No-Nonsense Guide to Growing Naturally Written by Mark Highland Published by Cool Springs Press, 2017 Reviewed by Rie Macchiarolo Practical Organic Gardening is a great book…
Maximizing Soil Health with Compost
ELA invited a few members to talk about the compost they use, how they are utilizing that resource, and their compost sources. They also offer tips for managing soil.
Jump-starting the Season
What are you doing to get ready for the season that’s just taking off? ELA asked a few members to share their favorite tips for getting the season off to…