Back in 2021, (Blog entries 9/12, 9/19, 10/6, 10/6, 10/10) we did a series about native plants and creating habitat in your yard. Not only is it the time to plant or sow seeds, it is also the time to ...

New York asters (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) are an excellent choice if you're starting a pollinator garden. Asters are native to eastern North America and native birds and pollinators find them a ...

A living fence is a great alternative to traditional wood or plastic barriers for your yard. In addition to looking gorgeous and adding privacy to your yard, a lush, living fence made from native ...

Pittsford, N.Y. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday at Great Embankment Park in Pittsford to unveil a new space called “Bird Harbor.” The Town of Pittsford and Color Pittsford Green ...

As bird populations diminish, discover how plants support them and pollinators across seasons. Bird populations have declined dramatically in recent years. Wildlife biologist Rufus Stephens, co-author ...

Invite some winged friends to your yard with a dependable shrub that has bright flowers and fruit for them to enjoy. Gardens can look a little lackluster without any visitors, and it's good to have a ...

This evergreen can attract songbirds, bees, butterflies, and moths to your garden. These critters love the native shrub for ...

Spring and summer flowers bring joy and color to our landscapes. They are our reward from tolerating the deep, heavy snows of last winter. But our plants need help aside from sunshine and water to ...

SAN ANTONIO – Without pollinators, humans would not have food or greenery to cool the Earth. Anyone can celebrate and learn more about them at next month’s Butterfly and Pollinator Festival. The ...

Norwich — Cheryl Hancin Preston grew up playing basketball and soccer, running track on the sports fields and courts, and jumping on playground equipment throughout Norwich. Now she will spend much of ...