By planting native and providing wildlife with food, water, cover, and places to raise young, a garden of any size can become a wildlife haven. Many of the gardening strategies … Read more
Garden Habitats
Building Wildlife Havens, One Oak at a Time
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” These words, spoken by renowned poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, allude to the impact of planting just one acorn … Read more
Why We Shouldn’t Have Lawns
Look around almost any neighborhood in the United States and you’re likely to see acres and acres of turf grass. How we got to this point of ‘lawn-superiority’ is the … Read more
Grow Beyond No Mow May: Options for Reducing Your Lawn
Lawns are often thought of as a staple of an American home, but what role do they play in the future of gardening? Read our related blogs in this series, … Read more
Longleaf for All’s Prescribed Fire Workshop
In the heart of Southeast Georgia, nestled within the vast expanse of longleaf pine forests, lies the Willie Hodges Estate Family Farm—a testament to the harmonious balance between economic prosperity … Read more
Why We Have Lawns
Many envision the ‘perfect’ American lawn as a lush, uniform green carpet that covers their outdoor space. But beneath this verdant facade lies a complex social history and significant environmental … Read more
Hardiness Zones and Ecoregions for Climate-Smart Gardening
Gardeners, check your zones! The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map received its first update in over ten years, moving many gardeners up a half-zone. Those previously on the upper edge … Read more
Vernal Pools Make Your Garden Sing
If you’re trying to find a vernal pool in spring, you’re best off closing your eyes and listening. As sunset approaches, the pond begins to sing. Tree frogs make a … Read more
Nature-Themed Reading for Black History Month
This Black History Month, we are uplifting Black leaders that have made a difference by sharing personal, ancestral, and contemporary connections with nature, gardening, and community education. Progressive Nature Studies … Read more
