How well do you know these state symbols of Massachusetts? click on the + for answers, mouse over photos for info [toggle title=”What is the state bird of Massachusetts?”]The Black-capped …
What’s That Post?
While walking the trails today I noticed a prominent new feature and I was excited! Well, not new to me, but new along the trails. During our final weeks of …
Grass vs. Grass
July 22, 2016 Sorry, I was a little slow getting this posted, but the information is still good! Hot summer weather is not always good to our lawns, especially when …
Your Woods: A “Silva” Lining?
What good is a forest management plan? The forest is a huge investment, perhaps the least bit in terms of money. Our woodlands provide habitat for wildlife, both rare and …
6 = 20?
How can six pounds turn into twenty pounds? A gallon of gas weighs about 6.5 pounds but when that gallon is burned as fuel in your car you are adding …
Summer Gardens
My garden is thriving in the dog days of summer. I am watching as all the summer meadow flowers come in to bloom from week to week. Right now, the …
Respect Your Elders!
Did you know that there is a segment of the human population that will intentionally swerve out of their way to run over a turtle with their vehicle? An experiment, …
The “Go-To” Fern
My crew and I were planting under the sign at the end of the driveway. We had removed the old soil and replaced it with a new mix. I had …
Mountain Laurel
This year is a great year to observe the mountain laurel in our landscape. I love the wide range of colors that this shrub comes in. “What range of colors? …
Norcross Wildlife Foundation NewsGypsy Moths
For those of you who know me, you are aware that there is very little found in nature that grosses me out. Scat, roadkill, snakes, spiders…I love it all! I …