by Darrow Brooks | Mar 16, 2021 | blog, Organic Resource Center
We are excited to announce the arrival of our Blue Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria) larvae! Blue Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria). Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service Mason bees are a variety of unaggressive, solitary bees, which means each female builds and...
by Darrow Brooks | Feb 15, 2021 | blog, Design, Plant Profile
Photo by Laura Ockel on Unsplash Witch-hazel is a magnificent plant. There are several different species that have been cross-pollinated to create a plethora of cultivars, each with subtly unique growth forms and flower color. Big-Leaf Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis ovalis)...
by Sarah Lorse | Nov 27, 2020 | blog, Design, Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
As the last of the fall leaves flutters to the ground, our gardens often look like barren wastelands. It can feel like Winter just becomes a season to survive through until the greenery returns in spring. With a few simple plant selections though, you can take your...
by Walt Benecki | Nov 19, 2020 | blog
Nature-Friendly Fall Clean-Up While a leaf-free Winter garden might look pleasant to many folks, retaining some of those pesky leaves is actually extremely beneficial. Leave choice leaf litter in your beds as mulch. Got extra? Try your hand at composting! Have a mower...
by Walt Benecki | Apr 8, 2020 | blog, Organic Resource Center
So you got a soil test…then what? A lot of the information on the reports is clear and easy enough to understand. But when the test report says you need to add (for example) 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, many organic gardeners need a little help. ...
by Walt Benecki | Oct 23, 2019 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Planting bulbs in your garden can be one of the most rewarding fall garden activities! October and November are the perfect months to get all your bulbs into the ground. After you bury your bulbs in fertile soil, you can walk away knowing that they will stay...
