From the spring peepers calling to the daffodils in bloom, the earliest signs of the spring are all around us! With spring right around the corner, it’s time to think
Make your garden the place to be(e)! Alice Sturm, the Garden Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society, will talk about garden design that works for you and our all-important pollinators.
Make your garden the place to be(e)! Alice Sturm, the Garden Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society, will talk about garden design that works for you and our all-important pollinators.
“Who is suffering? If it’s not our generation, it’s our next generation.” These are the wise words of Cuiling Li, a 55-year-old Bethesda gardener. We were able to venture into
There is a temporary pause on submitting new RainScapes Rewards Rebate Program applications from August 1 – October 15, 2021. Here is what you can do to get ready
What is Pollination? Pollination is a reproductive process in where pollen is transferred from the male part of plant to the female part. This is an essential part of seed
As spring continues its procession, native ferns awaken to the sun and warming earth by unfurling their leaves, called fronds, that emerge from the base of the plant as tightly
Birds are frequent, welcome visitors to backyards year-round. Birds can eat common pests like mosquitoes, mosquito larvae, and grubs. Many songbirds are both visually pretty and have beautiful songs. Bird
Several years ago, one of my friends told me I was the “greenest person she knew!” Although surprised, my “normal” is apparently not the norm. I am constantly trying to
Have you ever heard of the Poop Fairy? No? Probably because there is no such thing. Pet owners across Montgomery County are responsible for picking up their pet’s waste when
Did you know there are more than 17,000 Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Montgomery County? These stormwater BMPs protect rivers, streams and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay! Stormwater BMPs are
August is water quality awareness month. At the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the Watershed Restoration Division’ entire focus is water protection year-round! The Watershed Restoration Division is
While some insects found in lawns and gardens are consider pests, many insects, and other bugs are beneficial. Three major types of beneficial garden and lawn bugs are pollinators, parasitoids
Yards and lawns can be home to many different types of animals. Birds, squirrels and rabbits are familiar visitors to yards, but many reptile and amphibian species can also be
With the holidays behind and the slower pace of winter taken hold, this is a great time to reflect on your garden goals for the coming year, including plans for
Washington Gardener Magazine presents the 14th Annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchanges! Washington Gardener magazine, the publication for DC-area gardening enthusiasts, is hosting the 14th annual Washington Gardener Seed Exchange at Brookside Gardens
Have you thought about your yard lately? I mean REALLY thought about it? Are you getting all the environmental, social and aesthetic benefits that you could from the place you