The Woodland comes to life in Evan Rosen’s exquisite artwork
It took the death of his father and a complete immersion into nature, the forest and woodlands to take Evan Rosens art from the darkness into the sunlight.
Flowering Crabapple trees: Spring flowers and berries for the birds
Crabapple trees are sometimes overlooked in the landscape because over the years they have become quite common. But they can be the perfect understory tree for both small and large yards.
A front garden landscape design for the Pacific Northwest
Alexa DeBouef Brooks’ natural garden design complete with a plant list for this Seattle based front garden.
Understory Gardens: Focus on sustainable west-coast landscapes
Alexa LeBouef Brooks is a west coast garden designer looking to convince people that we need a more sustainable approach to garden design in the face of climate change.
White lights and window boxes: A warm holiday welcome
Combining white lights with window boxes creates a warm welcome during the holidays and throughout the year.
What are the best bird feeders: Wood or more modern plastic bird feeders?
The days of wood bird feeders are quickly giving way to Resin feeders made out of recycled plastic containers. These resin containers look great and are more importantly, easy to clean.
Are raccoons good for the garden?
Raccoons can be very beneficial in your woodland garden, but too many of these masked bandits are a recipe for problems.
What’s the best Blue Jay feeder?
Here are two bird feeders you will want to check out that are magnets for our noisy blue jays.
How to garden in the shade (Why shade gardening is important in 2022)
The Natural Shade Garden originally published in 1992 has inspired gardeners to embrace shade in this era of climate change.
Iphone camera captures Woodland garden in stunning fall colours
The iphone 12 pro max features a 12MP camera and three lenses that give the photographer an opportunity to experiment with a range of techniques. The results are impressive for a smartphone.
Paperbark Maple: Understory tree with year-round interest
The paperbark maple (acer griseum) is a mid-size understory that fits both small gardens as well as larger woodland-style gardens.
How to use Japanese Maples in the landscape
Japanese Maples are not native to North America but they are becoming more and more common understory trees, used primarily for their stunning beauty in the landscape.
Pentax Q review: Why you need one in 2024
Just how small is the Pentax Q? This image of the camera being dwarfed by a chipmunk is a good indication of the size of the camera.
Columnar Oak: Keystone plant perfect for today’s small yards
Columnar Oaks are the ideal compromise for today’s smaller front and backyards that might be overwhelmed by massive, native Red and White oaks.
Rick Sammon: How to photograph backyard birds
Rick Sammon, often referred to as the “Godfather of Photography,” puts both his photography skills and love for teaching together at KelbyOne with his course on photographing Birds in the backyard and beyond.
Karen Hutton: Exploring the world of macro/close-up photography
Karen Hutton’s creative approach to macro photography takes out the technical details that turn many new photographers away from exploring close-up photography. Her approach is perfect for garden photographers looking to create beautiful images.
Sumac: First signs of fall in the garden
Staghorn Sumac is an excellent addition to the garden both to add architectural interest and provide a food source for birds and animals.
Carolina wren: How to attract this spunky little insectivore
Attracting Carolina Wrens begins with creating a habitat to attract insects to your yard. Insects account for close to 95 percent of their diet, but they will come to bird feeders in winter, especially those with suet and peanuts.
How to grow and care for native Asters
Three native asters for the natural garden that provide late-season resources for pollinators and add a beautiful textural feel into the fall.
Plant Native Sunflowers for the bees, butterflies and the birds
Our native woodland sunflowers are not only beautiful but important plants for native bees, birds, butterflies and other insects.