On Beach Drive, in Rock Creek Regional Park in Montgomery County, MD, you can see this brilliant red cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), with some blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) and common rush (Juncus effusus). These natives were strategically planted in a…
The International Day of Forests was established by the United Nations in 2012 to celebrate the critical importance of forests. This year's theme is Forests and Sustainable Cities. Take a look at the Key Messages for a fuller understanding of the benefits of trees,…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week starts next week! Visit this page and check the map for events near you. Or, plan your own event using this toolkit. Join the fight to push back on invasive species and allow our native plant species to thrive.
I am happy to announce that I have won certification as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional, awarded by the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (CCLC). The CCLC -- of which I am also a member -- is an organization dedicated to the…
Allentuck Landscaping featured a post by me about some of my favorite native plants. Check it out here.
In an effort to slow the spread of invasive plant species in the state, Maryland has designated two tiers of plant types. Tier 1 plants, which include fig buttercup, shining cranesbill, and yellow flag iris, are banned. Tier 2 plants,…
Second Chance Wildlife Center in Gaithersburg, MD is celebrating the arrival of about 1,500 baby birds, rabbits, squirrels, and other animals on Sunday, May 1, from noon until 3:00 at the Center. Admission is free, but donations of the…
The Montgomery County GreenFest is coming to Takoma Park Saturday April 30th, 2016! Join your friends and neighbors in celebrating the people and environment of Montgomery County with a fun-filled day of entertainment, community and learning. Saturday, April 30th, 2016…
Michael Pollan and Debbie Barker make the case for storing carbon in soil. When Will Allen is asked to name the most beautiful part of his Vermont farm, he doesn’t talk about the verdant, rolling hills or easy access to…
On October 6, the Montgomery County Council voted to restrict pesticide use on county-owned and private lawns. Gracefully Green, LLC, was a supporter of this legislation. Read the Washington Post news report here Also see Councilman Marc Elrich’s statement here