Wren House Design

06/25/2025

With the heat wave wrapping up I am looking forward to Plantella this weekend! I will have a selection of beautiful native plants to add to your garden that will be sure to make the pollinators happy!

06/20/2025

Harebell just starting to bloom in an old bluestone quarry. So glad we got a chance to stop by this beautiful nature preserve.

06/18/2025

Common milkweed is in bloom. Monarchs have been making their way north and the first arrivals to the Northeast have been sighted in just the last several days! If you enjoy the milkweed blooms go ahead and cut off a few stalks to appreciate - just check for any possible eggs before cutting😍 monarch catepillars seem to appreciate the younger tender stalks so trimming some back throughout the season can be helpful.

03/22/2025

Spring time! Do you need a little help defining your gardening goals this season? Ready to explore the world of habitat gardening? Book your garden consultation today. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, it can be overwhelming to get back outside and know where to start. Consultations and coaching sessions are tailored to your needs. They can include planting ideas, pruning lessons, plant ID, soil basics and so much more. Let's get growing!

03/18/2025

Out planting acorns in some air prune beds today. Look at this double radicle! So great to meet and connect with fellow conservationists and native plant people this past season. This year will be lots of growing! Thanks to all who shared and helped me source a lot of local eco type seeds for this season. I hope to bring you some great selections soon while a lot of the woodies will be given out and planted public areas.

03/09/2025

Time to wake up from our winter rest! Hope you enjoyed a peaceful season. I have been balancing rest and recharging with designing garden plans, sowing many native species, spending time outdoors (birds!), experimenting with new techniques and continuing to learn and research.

12/07/2024

Stop by Thacher Park this weekend! You can find me at the Visitor’s Center but be sure to check out more vendors at the Emma Treadwell Nature Center!

11/11/2024

Colorful oaks, baby trees and some wintergreen! I can’t move quietly in the woods this time of year with the leaf litter crunching but I think that invites an extra sense of playfulness while exploring.

11/10/2024

Trying to make decisions on 1,000 ideas in my home landscape when I spot this little surprise gift hiding in the lawn. A young juniper has survived some mowing, no idea how long it has been there. I had been thinking about planting some form of eastern red cedar especially knowing how much the birds love the cones. I guess I took too long to put something in so nature is taking care of it for me.

Gardening for wildlife and ecological design is more than taking inspiration from wild spaces -it is working with nature and welcoming the surprises that will often guide you and develop your landscape.

10/31/2024

Happy witch hazel season! (Hamamalis virginiana) here in NY is one of our latest bloomers. What are your favorite plants that show off this time of year?

10/26/2024

10/11/2024

Happy October! When does a short walk in the woods ever stay as short as you had planned?