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It's not the plants, it's the design.
The Bees' Knees
about native plants, gardens and landscapes
Latest episodes
There IS Something You Can Do
I’m devastated by the results of this week’s U.S.
It's Okay to Make Mistakes
If I've learned anything from the landscape professionals and experienced amateurs around me, it's that gardens are always works in progress.
Favorite Fall Bloomers
Fall is a perfect time for planting.
Beware the Brits
The English are world-class gardeners.
Inspiration and Insights from an Ecological Horticulturalist
Rebecca McMackin of Brooklyn Bridge Park
Favorite Early Spring Bloomers
It's spring!
Inspiration and Insights from a Pruning Pro
Elizabeth Doyle of Yankee Clippers
Dial 9 for Night Heron
Bird Songs in Art and Nature
Inspiration and Insights from a Lawn Pro
Zack Kline of A.I.R.
Pollinator Syndromes
Who Belongs to Whom
The Power of Words
What if you had to choose between a) a yard that’s “manicured” and “tidy” and b) one that’s “overgrown,” “messy” and “unruly”?
Beauty Queen Bees
Trigger warning: if you have a entomophobia (fear of insects), this post is not for you.
The Birds and the Berries
Just as we humans switch from salads and frozen treats in summer to roasts and steaming beverages as days shorten and temperatures drop, birds change up their diets with the seasons, too.
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Throughout the year, I have no shortage of ideas on gifts for my loved ones.
Fun with Features
When we imagine gardens, our minds tend to go straight to the plants: those blossoms, colors, and leaves.
Splendor in the Grass
With fall in full swing, I invite you to contemplate grasses.
Please Be a Litterbug
Hello, Friends!
Nothing Compares to Natives
Highlights from a visit to Hillwood Gardens
Wildflower vs. Pollinator vs. Native Plant Gardens
What's the difference?