Environmentalists call for biodiversity, reductions in lawns.
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Favorite flowers, season by season (Gardening for Life)
Environmental activist Jose German-Gomez recommends “working with rather than against nature.”
It’s transition time for backyard birds (What’s in Your Backyard)
It would be interesting to read the minds of some of the local birds to understand how they select their nesting sites.
How to enjoy the swarms of cicadas coming to Montclair
Also, we’ve got a recipe for fried and battered cicada.
Presby Irises set to bloom mid-May
Today, the gardens contain 1,500 different iris varieties, some older than 150 years.
Montclairians are helping to save the bees
Apiaries are being welcomed at public and community gardens in Montclair to help rejuvenate the honey bee population and pollinate the fruit and vegetable gardens planted there.
Montclairians spend the weekend cleaning up their parks for Earth Day
This past weekend, April 24 and 25, over 400 Montclair residents came out to 15 parks and green spaces across all four wards to celebrate Montclair Earth Day Parks Appreciation Weekend.
Getting your thumb to go green (Gardening for Life)
If you are one those people who say, “Every plant I touch dies,” stop blaming yourself!
Volunteers will clean Montclair parks for Earth Day
The multi-site cleanup effort will cap off a week of activities aimed at educating Montclair residents about being stewards of their local environment.
The red fox: Montclair’s cutest carnivore (What’s in Your Backyard)
By DAVID WASMUTH For Montclair Local Sly and cunning are two common descriptors. It has even given us the term “outfox.” It’s hard to think of another animal so associated […]
The growing season is here, so get going (Gardening for Life)
Gardening has become more important than ever. Few activities have been better for managing the stress and depression caused by this crisis.
Programs to help Montclairians jump-start their gardens
As gardening is regaining popularity, two groups are offering sustainable and organic ways to make your garden grow.
Creating appealing garden beds for wildlife (What’s in Your Backyard)
Attracting humans is relatively simple and amounts to planning a party with hors d’oeuvres and wine. However, attracting wildlife such as birds requires more planning, consideration and attention to detail.
Small steps, big help for the environment (Gardening for Life)
You still have the opportunity to be part of the solution for the good of your family, your community, our nation and the world.