Natalie Brewer – Beyond Behnkes

So Much to Know about Winter Birds, and How to Learn

Attending Natalie Brewer's talk for Behnkes about bird feeders convinced me that there's way more to know about attracting and feeding birds than I ever imagined. She touched on the habits of just a few of the common winter birds…

Stephanie Fleming

February 15, 2012

Eastern White Pine is for the Birds

The eastern white pine, Pinus strobus, is one of the most popular native plants in our region. And even though these trees are commonly used in both public and private gardens, there are still many reasons why you should consider adding these lovely trees to your landscape. One of the principal reasons is that the eastern white pine is really ‘for the birds’.

Stephanie Fleming

June 24, 2010

Plant a Little History with Pawpaws

One trait that lends Pawpaws to being so carefree is the fact that they have special chemicals in their leaves which make them unpalatable to deer and most insect pests. In fact, very few insects have evolved enough to be able to make use of this plant, except for one of our butterflies, the Zebra Swallowtail.

Stephanie Fleming

May 20, 2010

Meet Natalie Brewer – Master Gardener

Many native plants are easy to grow and perform well in the home landscape. You will still need to consider the light and moisture requirements of individual plants, but once they are established, most native plants do not need additional care in the form of fertilizers and pest control. So they can save you time and money.

Stephanie Fleming

May 12, 2010