Tag Archive: garden
Naturalist Hour – Home Garden Habitats
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.Naturalist Hour – Home Garden Habitats
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.
A Quiet Evening in the Garden with Mrs. Li
“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
Give the Gift of a Greener Yard!
Stuck on what to get your loved ones for holiday gifts? How about gifts to “green up” their yard care? Did you know in the United States more gas is
Summer is a Great Time to Plan Your RainScapes Project!
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
5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden
5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden If you own a garden, you must be knowing how lovely it feels like to have a natural and beautiful getaway any time
Protect Pollinators from Pesticides
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
Fern Fronds Unfurl for Spring
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
Backyard birds
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
Steps to a deeper shade of green
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
The Power of Scooping Poop
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
Becoming a Beekeeper
How did I get started? I got interested in beekeeping out of a desire to make a small benefit to our yard and neighborhood. My wife and I have always
Maintenance and Inspection of Stormwater Best Management Practices
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
Stormwater Best Management Practices
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
Meet the insects that benefit your lawn and garden
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
Get to know the reptiles and amphibians in your backyard
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
Plan Now for Garden Success
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
Seed Exchange 2019
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
