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Perennial Trends and a Native Plant Discussion with Van Berkum Nursery

I had a chance last week to catch up with John Gedraitis, owner of Van Berkum Nursery (VBN) in Deerfield, NH. He was kind with his time during the busy period to talk about what is in demand (and not) and provide some insight into where his operation is going. For some more information about VanContinue reading “Perennial Trends and a Native Plant Discussion with Van Berkum Nursery”

Garden Tasks for Late-Winter

I promise that Spring is coming with a relatively balmy week ahead.  However, don’t you dare put away those ice scrapers or your snow blower and be the cause of more snow! We all know what to expect here in New England, but I am hoping for an early Spring, with the cold we have endured thisContinue reading “Garden Tasks for Late-Winter”

Native vs Non-Native vs Invasive vs Aggressive Plants

There is a lot of discussion and interest around native plants right now. I am engaged in a conversation with most clients about adding native plants to their garden, which is a great development. If you have been reading my recent posts, I have had an interesting interview and some articles on native plants and the localContinue reading “Native vs Non-Native vs Invasive vs Aggressive Plants”

Popular Native Plants At Van Berkum Nursery

During the late-Winter of 2021, I wrote a piece on Van Berkum Nursery, a wholesale nursery based in southern New Hampshire that propagates a broad range of perennials. Their founder’s DNA, Leslie and Peter Van Berkum, is rooted in native and woodland plants, so I reached out recently to John Gedratis, the current nursery owner, to ask aboutContinue reading “Popular Native Plants At Van Berkum Nursery”

Discussion with Dr Robert Gegear about Pollinators and Healthy, Native Ecosystems

I try to provide information to help people learn and be prepared to make informed decisions. Over a number of recent posts, I have been discussing native plants, pollinators and healthy ecosystems. If any one part of the system is out of balance it can have a significant impact on the system as a whole.Continue reading “Discussion with Dr Robert Gegear about Pollinators and Healthy, Native Ecosystems”

Native Plants As Part Of The Ecosystem

I hardly meet with a client now who doesn’t ask about native plants, and it is exciting that people want to start planting some natives.  However, plants are just part of the whole picture, the ecosystem, that is a space in which plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms interact with each other. Following is a series of linksContinue reading “Native Plants As Part Of The Ecosystem”

The Rugged Native Plants of Georgian Bay, Ontario

Every year that I come to this amazing and remote part of the northern Great Lakes, I am amazed by the diversity of plants and their resilience to survive harsh Winters and challenging conditions.  We are on an island in the Georgian Bay, which is the northern part of Lake Huron in Canada. The picture aboveContinue reading “The Rugged Native Plants of Georgian Bay, Ontario”