Think your garden is winding down for the year? Think again. August marks the start of the most transformative season for landscape planning and design. Whether you are envisioning a major overhaul …

Most garden designs start with a look, inspired by perfectly curated social media feeds and magazine spreads. We get hooked on bold flowers and eye-catching features. But healthy, healing spaces …

Spring arrived last week with a glimmer of hope for one of our most iconic summer guests. On March 17, data was released revealing a 65% increase in Eastern Monarch populations at their overwintering …

It was early November—a time of fading light and bittersweet chills. But just as the grayness of winter took hold, an unexpected brilliance burst into our world. A western hummingbird appeared, its …

Every year, experts reveal gardening trends that shape designs and priorities throughout the industry. We have sifted through numerous reports to uncover insights into the future of outdoor spaces. …

Fall is considered the optimal time to renovate your lawn. And we did just that — with a pickaxe and a pitchfork — our favorite tools for quickly removing swaths of turf grass to make way …

Our yards take on a special meaning in the long, hot, lazy days of summer. Throughout the East Bay backyards are abuzz with barbecues, pool parties, garden adventures, and relaxing moments with …

On May 12, the full flower moon will appear in the sky representing renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. Seasoned southern New England gardeners recognize this event as the official kickoff of the …

Celebrating the spring equinox this week is especially welcome after the bitterly cold winter we’ve just experienced. No doubt the warm sunshine of recent days beckons gardeners outdoors. But …

We are serendipitously writing this winter edition on the evening of the full snow moon. Fortunately, nature has aligned perfectly, and snowflakes are gracefully falling. Seasoned gardeners are …

Garden writer Josephine Nuese once famously remarked, “Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year. For gardening …

Head outside on a clear winter night in the East Bay and you might just be greeted by the deep, soft hoots of Great Horned Owls advertising their territories and calling to their mates. Listen more …

Come November we enter the dark half of the year with hours of nighttime stretching longer than day. It is a quieter time in our gardens, but life is still there even if less obvious. If you’ve …

The Barrington Land Conservation Trust, in collaboration with the Barrington Farm School, is excited to announce Barrington’s first of its kind Pollinator Pathway Tour. This Sunday, Sept. 15, …

Spring is in the air, and so too are the noxious fumes and aural assault of overpowered lawn equipment. Bird song and children’s voices fill the air only to be abruptly halted by the roar of …