by Jeff Bentley | Jan 24, 2024 | Growing Guides, Growing Vegetables, Garden Design & Maintenance, Eco-Friendly Garden, Start Gardening
Modern Revival of Victory Gardens: In times of uncertainty, communities have often turned to self-sufficiency as a means of resilience. One powerful symbol of this resiliency is the Victory Garden. Originating during times of war, Victory Gardens were a source of...
by Jeff Bentley | Jan 12, 2024 | Growing Guides, Growing Flowers, Garden Design & Maintenance, Pollinator Gardens, Eco-Friendly Garden
The Monarch Butterfly in the Northeast: A Fragile Beauty The Northeast region of the United States is home to many unique and beautiful butterfly species, including the iconic Monarch butterfly. These vibrant orange and black insects are renowned for their...
by Jeff Bentley | May 25, 2023 | Growing Guides, Growing Flowers, Garden Design & Maintenance, Pollinator Gardens, Eco-Friendly Garden
Monarch butterflies are a vibrant American-native species renowned for their striking colors and incredible migrations. While these beautiful winged creatures have historically been found across North America, their numbers have declined rapidly in the past few...
by Jeff Bentley | May 31, 2022 | Growing Vegetables, Eco-Friendly Garden, Start Gardening
Three Sisters garden with corn, squash and beans The history around our small community of Cambridge in northern New York is rich with agricultural lore and legend dating back centuries. The area was originally home to the Iroquois Five Nations, who were a mix of...
by Jeff Bentley | Apr 26, 2022 | Growing Vegetables, Growing Herbs, Eco-Friendly Garden, Start Gardening, Great Gifts for Gardeners
5 Great Good-Things-to-Grow Gifts for Mom Raised bed backyard garden with flowers, veggies, and herbs. Mother’s Day is coming up quickly (just like her garden!) and if you still haven’t found the right gift, you’re in luck! We’re here to help make this the best...
by Jeff Bentley | Mar 14, 2022 | Eco-Friendly Garden
“The Earth is what we all have in common.” Wendell Berry, American novelist, essayist, farmer & environmental activist Be Kind Earth Day and Everyday. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. On the first Earth Day in 1970, millions of Americans (about...
