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Bee and Butterfly on Flowers
June 3, 2022

Pollinator FAQs

Bees, bats, birds and butterflies do us an important service: As they visit flowers to feed on nectar, they carry pollen from plant to plant. This movement of pollen from a flower’s male stamen to its female stigma — or that of the next flower — fertilizes plants and produces fruits and seeds. Most of […]
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Field of Wildflowers
June 3, 2022

Planting for Pollinators

Follow these great tips below for selecting plants and planting a successful pollinator garden. The pollinators will thank you! Why Use Native Perennials? Native wildflowers, particularly perennials, are perhaps the best source of pollen and nectar for pollinators, in both quantity and quality. Other growth forms, such as native trees, shrubs and vines, as well […]
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Seed Starting
June 3, 2022

Garden Planning

Follow along as Mark Adams explains garden planning and how to start your seeds indoors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting on your green thumb, Mark has tips for you! Indoor Seed Starting   Vegetable Gardening
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Apple Tree in Orchard
June 3, 2022

Growing Fruit Trees in the Hudson Valley

A fruit tree can be an indispensable addition to the garden. Producing beautiful, sometimes fragrant, flowers and tasty fruit year after year, a fruit tree might wind up being the best planting decision you ever make. Finding the right tree for your climate can be a little tricky, however. Keep reading to learn more about […]
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Songbirds at Bird Bath
June 3, 2022

Welcome Colorful Birds to Your Garden

Part of the beauty of any Hudson Valley landscape is the wildlife that lives in it, including the songbirds that bring movement and sound to your garden throughout the seasons. Wrens, cardinals, swallows, nuthatches and more will fill your garden with their beautiful songs. Attracting backyard birds is often as simple as choosing the right […]
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Cardinal on bird feeder
June 3, 2022

Attracting Songbirds to Your Yard

Attracting songbirds to your yard starts with creating a habitat that supports food, water, and shelter throughout the seasons. Native plants are the best choice for creating bird friendly habitats for the future. Native plants are adapted to temperature extremes of the past and they are the best bet for future changes because of their […]
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Cardinal with red birdfeeder
June 3, 2022

Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Bird Feeding

Bird feeding can be a valuable addition to your wildlife gardening. Below is a quick guide to feeding birds year round. When to Feed? In the late spring and throughout the summer, birds have an easier time finding natural food from plants and insects. Still, they will make use of bird feeders year-round and especially […]
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Birds on Branch
June 3, 2022

All About Backyard Birding

Bird feeding can be a valuable addition to your wildlife gardening, but where do you start? With so many varieties of bird houses, seed, suet, flowers and ornamental grasses, it can be hard to decide what you need. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered some helpful information to guide you on the attracting […]
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Fairy garden in a flower pot
June 3, 2022

Creating Fairy Gardens

A fairy garden is a mini landscape that features small fairy-sized buildings, or other structures, nestled among appropriately-sized plants and foliage. The results are beautiful mini-habitats within your larger yard. Designs range from simple landscapes to elaborate environments. You don’t need a green thumb or a lot of yard space to create your own fairy […]
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