by Josh Fodor California has received a welcome reprieve from the drought with above average rain fall this winter. Although we may not be faced with stringent outdoor water use…
Designing Winter Landscapes, Part 2
In the second of two articles, Scott LaFleur focuses on great New England native plants that introduce wonderful colors and textures of bark into the winter landscape. Incorporate his recommendations…
Human Nature
Linking natural systems with human ecology to develop sustainable and meaningful landscapes. by Ann Kearsley Evidence of the history of human habitation in New England surrounds us, knit seamlessly into…
Designing Winter Landscapes
by Scott LaFleur Tired of a bleak view of winter out the window? This first article in a three-part series starts you planning this spring for a garden with interest…
Tantalize Your Butterflies (or How to Make a Container Garden a Habitat)
by Nanette Masi Invited to submit an entry for the Container Garden Invitational Display at the 2011 Boston Flower & Garden show, ELA put out a call to members for…
No Curveballs at Seventeenth Conference & Eco-Marketplace
by Maureen Sundberg Whether you sell a product or provide a service, you need to stay ahead of the curve with your business, your profession, your skills, and your education…
Habits of Observation: Letting Site Inform Design
by Lindsay Knapp I had dinner with an artist friend years ago and, still chatting in the parking lot of a favorite restaurant, the conversation turned to the difference between…
Invasive Species: Some Science and Some Questions
by Jono Neiger “Man is part of nature, and his war against nature is, inevitably, a war against himself.” Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, 1962 Invasive species, the new species on…
The Great American Rain Barrel Company: Members Making a Difference
Interview with Suzanne Gebelein Water is one of nature’s most abundant resources with over two-thirds of the globe covered in blue. Fresh water, however, has become an increasingly precious resource….
Using a Biological and Ecological Compass to Solve Soil Problems
by Jerry Brunetti Over the years, my work has encompassed a wide range of both agronomic and horticultural arenas and they all provide living laboratories and great learning opportunities. Consulting…
Book Review: Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East
Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East (Rutgers University Press, 2010) is written by Carolyn Summers. Summers will be presenting “The Practical Challenges of Designing with Native Plants” at…
If You Plant It, They Will Come…Monarchs (and Milkweed)
by Louise Barteau There is a special feeling that comes from planting a tree and watching a bird land in it for the first time. Or planting milkweed for monarch…