by Lisa Ballantyne Native plants are indigenous to a region. They have existed there for a very long time—have adapted perfectly to its conditions and support the local ecosystem, including important pollinators.  Since the plants, animals and insects have co-existed for many, many years there is often a symbiotic nature. Certain plants attract certain insects. …

by Liz Magnanti Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly Moth on purple coneflower. Photo courtesy Flickr: C Watts The past couple of months have been a stressful new challenge for all of us. Navigating the new social norms while keeping ourselves and others safe has been at the forefront of most of our lives. While we all navigate …

by Cathy Monrad Before you throw out that old pair of holey jeans, check this clever tool apron inspired by Jessi at practicallyfunctional.com. This project can be made with minimal sewing, or you can choose to enhance it by adding ribbon or bias tape border. MATERIALSJeansHeavy duty thread in desired colorBias tape with matching color …

Story by Michelle Sutton; photos courtesy of Coldwater Pond Nursery When third-generation nurseryman and plant propagator Ted Hildebrant was ready to open his own nursery in the early 1990s, land in his native New Jersey was too expensive. A friend  living in Wayne County encouraged him to have a look at the more affordable farmland …

Rochester residents engage in gardening education to combat food insecurity photos provided by St. Mark’s & St. John’s Episcopal Church The Seed to Supper (S2S) gardening curriculum is a comprehensive beginning gardening experience that gives novice gardeners the tools they need to connect with others in the community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a …