Brrrr, the temperatures are dropping but it is still a wonderful time of year to be outside, appreciating the colors and the cool fall weather. Before we head into the holiday madness that is fast approaching, why not spend some time this weekend visiting one of the wonderful public gardens in the area? There are ... Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 29, 2010
As an eco-friendly gardener, I love honey bees! I love fresh honey and I understand the vital role that pollinators play in the production of some of my favorite plants (such as coffee and chocolate!) So I was excited to see the news releases about the First Green Roof for honeybees that Green Roof Service ... Read More 3 Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 28, 2010
"CREATING SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES," discussed by Holly H. Shimizu of the U.S. Botanic Garden, sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington County. Free, registration required. 703-228-6414. Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 28, 2010
The first thing many people do when a plant looks stressed or doesn't seem to be growing quickly enough is head for the fertilizer. This might not only harm the plant, but unnecessary fertilizers (and other chemicals) are sure to harm the planet. Excess chemical fertilizers are washed into our waterways, releasing nutrients that can ... Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 27, 2010
According to a report by the Garden Media Group , more gardeners will be practicing "green" gardening techniques in the coming years. Garden and outdoor living expert Susan McCoy explains why. “We had trouble wrapping our heads around saving the rain forests,” she said, “but we clearly can wrap our arms around saving our own backyards. ... Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 26, 2010
Audubon Maryland-DC’s Patterson Park Audubon Center is teaming up with Tree Baltimore and other local resources to present a free, full-day workshop for educators, community leaders, and citizens on how to take action to plant more trees in the city. This free workshop will be held on October 30, 2010 from 9-4 to learn how ... Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 25, 2010
Everything that goes into the ground at your home has the potential of finding its way to local groundwater supplies. This is called nonpoint source (NPS) pollution and is one of the country’s leading causes of water pollution. Fertilizers and pesticides are the two worst offenders, but other elements such as soaps used for car ... Read More 1 Comment
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 23, 2010
Nadine Scott, who is very much into native plants and butterfly gardening, discusses "Butterfly Gardening, Bring on the Natives" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, as the fall lecture for the Butterfly Society of Virginia. For more information, visit this post on Kathy Van Mullekom's Diggin' In blog. Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 22, 2010
The drought conditions that we have experienced in the last few months in the DC area are a good reminder of why we should all be concerned about our water use. An American family of four can use 400 gallons of water per day, and about 30 percent of that is devoted to outdoor uses. ... Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 22, 2010
On October 26th at 7:30 PM, The Maryland Native Plant Society Montgomery Chapter will feature Sam Droege, Biologist, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, talking about the intricate interaction between pollinators and plants. Location: White Oak Library – Large Meeting Room Directions: Exit the Washington Beltway at New Hampshire Ave (exit 28). Go north about 2 miles. ... Read More No Comments
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Written by Betsy S. Franz on October 21, 2010
Welcome to the Metro DC Lawn and Garden Blog — your source for all things green in Washington, DC and surrounding areas. If you’re looking to swap tips, share stories, have more fun, and take better care of your lawn and garden, then you’ve come to the right place!
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