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

April, 2019
vegetable harvest
Master Gardener Program Turns 40

What is the different between a master gardener and an Extension Master Gardener? A lot of volunteer time and other possibilities, too. Read more at the link above. 

Book Review: The Triumph of Seeds by Thor Hanson
Heat up the compost pile & put a freeze on next year’s weeds
Where the Road Ends, the Connecticut River Begins
Weeds, Weeds, More Weeds. What to do?
Find the Gold in Goldenrod
Low-Mow Lawn: Less Maintenance, Lower Footprint.
Centennial Elms: Where are they now?
Book Review: Urban Forests: A Natural History
Book Review: Witness Tree by Lynda V. Mapes
Book Review: The Hidden Half of Nature

Speaking Events

10 Ideas and Trends in the Horticultural World That You Need to Know
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 -
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Branford, CT
Grow a Meadow, Large or Small
Thursday, May 23, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Haddam, CT
5 Ways to Cover Ground and Give the Lawn Mower a Rest
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Newtown, CT
Meadow Questions and Answers
Saturday, July 13, 2019 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Durham, CT
10 Ideas Landscape Professionals Wished Home Gardeners Knew
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 -
7:15pm to 8:30pm
North Stonington, CT
Meadows and Fields of Southern New England: 2019 Tour
Saturday, August 3, 2019 -
8:45am to 3:00pm
Connecticut College Arboretum (gathering spot)

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