Great Spangled Fritillary visits a new meadow Boneset in blossom Flowers along meadow pathway Cottage garden "Green roof" plants form the ground cover on this hot, dry landscape with no irrigation.

Landscape Ideas, Designs, Plans with Kathy Connolly

Covering Ground

September, 2019
New England aster
25 Late-Blooming Native Plants for Birds, Bees, Butterflies

It's easy to dream of flowers in early spring and summer. But before you put the shovel away this fall, consider adding some late-bloomers.

Some native plants get aggressive (and that's a good thing)
A Feel-Good Moment With a Poignant Personal Note
Book Review: Eager, The Surprising Secret Lives of Beavers
Book Review: The Wizard And The Prophet by Charles Mann
Consider these little green critters; they do big things.
Give a Hoot About Owls
Flowers for the Queen (Bee)
Slow down to see spring's ephemeral flowers
Grow Moss in Winter
Down on the (Kelp) Farm in Fisher's Island Sound

Speaking Events

Meadows 1-2-3
Friday, December 6, 2019 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
Create Foundation Gardens That Say ‘Welcome Home’ to Native Plants
Monday, March 16, 2020 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Simsbury, CT Public Library
Create Foundation Gardens That Say “Welcome Home” to Native Plants
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Portland, CT
Grow a Meadow, Large or Small
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 -
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Easton, CT
Grow a Meadow, Large or Small
Thursday, April 9, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Clinton, CT
10 Ideas Landscape Professionals Wished Home Gardeners Knew
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 -
11:15am to 12:15pm
Mystic, CT

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