We have raspberries growing in our field and would like to promote their growth to feed the wild birds and mammals. Can you tell me “best practices” for mowing the…
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.
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Helping Hydrangea Bloom
A combination of bitterly cold temperatures and high winds last winter has resulted in disappointing hydrangea blooms in parts of New England this summer. Are there sustainable options to safeguard…
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Choosing a Tree for Habitat Value
I have room for one new tree in my landscape (6 hours of direct sun, well-drained soil, zone 5). What tree would you recommend for the greatest ecological and habitat…
ELA Announces Season 2 of Webinar Series “A Focus on Sustainability”
Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) is excited to announce the second season of a webinar series geared to landscape professionals that will begin on October 7, 2014. The continuing series was…
Book Review: The Resilient Farm and Homestead
Written by Ben Falk Published by Chelsea Green Publishing, 2013 Reviewed by Kerry O’Kelly Another title for the The Resilient Farm and Homestead by Ben Falk could be “Permaculture in…
2014 Community Project: Arcola Park Rehab
Tucked away off a side street in the Hyde Park Square area of Jamaica Plain, Arcola Park was a rough-cut gem until July 22nd when the Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA),…
ELA Hosts Ecological Dialog on LinkedIn
Whether you are located in the area of ELA’s upcoming events or in some distant landscape, you are invited to participate in ELA collaborations and discussions by joining the Ecological…
Checking In: ELA Lays Plans for 2014-15
Annual Meeting 2014 ELA held its annual meeting on July 15, 2014 at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA to review ongoing initiatives and chart new collaborations. Each year…
Connect with ELA at a Members’ Reception Near You
You asked for more opportunities to gather and talk with other ELA members about projects and strategies, and ELA listened. This summer ELA introduces Members’ Receptions. Our inaugural event takes…
An Environmental Vision
MA Horticultural Society Wins 2014 Environmental Vision Award The Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s exhibit “Eden on the Charles” at this year’s Boston Flower & Garden Show (March 12-16, 2014) received the…
Share Your Project in ELA’s Ecological Landscaping Video
Discover Ecological Landscaping is a concise introduction to the concepts and practices at the root landscapes managed with an eye to long-term health and sustainability. Originally published in 2005, ELA’s…
Book Review: Teaming with Nutrients
Written by Jeff Lowenfels Published by Timber Press ©2013 Reviewed by George Batchelor What do plants eat? In his latest book, Teaming with Nutrients, Jeff Lowenfels writes for the gardener…
