Great fritillary butterfly in meadow. Flowering meadow "Green roof" plants form the ground cover on this hot, dry landscape with no irrigation. Pond-side landings for storm water management Stream-side planting

Landscape Ideas, Designs, Plans with Kathy Connolly

Covering Ground

January, 2020
Let It Rot by Stu Campbell
Compost for the Holidays? Easier Than You Think.

Please, forgive me if it seems quirky when I suggest that bright, merry, and yummy seasonal items make good compost. I've been composting since 1984, but my composting education continues . . . learn more by clicking the link above. 

Roots Get an Image Makeover
Rethinking Leaves
25 Late-Blooming Native Plants for Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Some native plants get aggressive (and that's a good thing)
A Feel-Good Moment With a Poignant Personal Note
Book Review: The Wizard And The Prophet
Book Review: "Eager" by Ben Goldfarb
Consider these little green critters; they do big things.
Give a Hoot About Owls
Flowers for the Queen (Bee)

Speaking Events

Create Foundation Gardens That Say ‘Welcome Home’ to Native Plants
Monday, March 16, 2020 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Simsbury, CT Public Library
Site Preparation for Landscape Transformation
Friday, March 20, 2020 -
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Nasami Farm, Whately, MA
Five Ways to Cover Ground (and Give the Lawnmower a Rest)
Saturday, March 21, 2020 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
South Deerfield, MA
Create Foundation Gardens That Say “Welcome Home” to Native Plants
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 -
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Portland, CT
Meadows 1-2-3
Friday, April 3, 2020 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
Nasami Farm, Whately, MA
Grow a Meadow, Large or Small
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 -
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Easton, CT

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