Native bees and predatory wasps share the same lineage and also share many behaviors and habitat requirements. Predatory wasps feed their offspring invertebrates (insects and spiders) and bees diverged from this carnivorous diet to feed their offspring plant-based food (pollen and nectar). ... » Learn More about Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
Botany, Plant Science
The Bombus Among Us – Bumble Bee Basics
Bumble bees (Bombus) are by far our most charismatic and recognizable native bees. In order to help our bumble bees thrive, we must understand their life cycle and nutritional needs. Heather will illustrate the bumble bee life cycle through the growing season; the importance of selecting the right ... » Learn More about The Bombus Among Us – Bumble Bee Basics
From the Ground Up
This program will cover everything needed to be sucessful either as a beginner or expert home gardener. Organic and Sustainable practices and techniques will be discussed including but not limited to: *Elements of Layout and design *Soil profiles and preperation *Irrigation and ... » Learn More about From the Ground Up
The Secrets to Successful Seed Starting
Let the rooting begin! Take the mystery out of seed starting with tried-and-true, fool- proof sowing techniques. Get your garden up and running with everything you need to know from my favorite seed-starting soil recipes, to how-to break seed dormancy and tips to speed up germination. I’m a big ... » Learn More about The Secrets to Successful Seed Starting
Addicted to Scented Geraniums and Pelargoniums
There’s a reason my little farm grows—and sells out—of all our scented geraniums every season...it’s because pelargoniums (fancy-shamcy, technically-correct term for scented geraniums) are da bomb! Think of a scratch-n-sniff sticker—except with plants. Let me introduce you to the wide variety of ... » Learn More about Addicted to Scented Geraniums and Pelargoniums