A Northern Saw-Whet Owl Visited the Garden this Week

A Northern Saw-Whet Owl Visited the Garden this Week

A major snowstorm and a Northern Saw-whet Owl arrived this week

On-Line Hybrid UNH Extension Master Gardener Program Great for Valley Gardeners

On-Line Hybrid UNH Extension Master Gardener Program Great for Valley Gardeners

The On-Line Hybrid UNH Extension Master Gardener Course is great for Valley Gardeners

Dozens of Pine Siskins join a few other hearty species to feed in the snow covered Garden

Dozens of Pine Siskins join a few other hearty species to feed in the snow covered Garden

The snow covered garden attracts dozens of delightful, twittering Pine Siskins!

Foliage Redux and Minimal Fall Clean-Up

Foliage Redux and Minimal Fall Clean-Up

Minimal Fall Clean-up is Essential to Protect Pollinators and Beneficial Insects.

Early Autumn

Early Autumn

We’re enjoying the autumn garden -fall foliage, pollinators and the gorgeous fruit of the Common Milkweed!

Last Days of Summer

Last Days of Summer

The rain brought this enchanting Yellow-spotted Salamander to the Garden!

Bzzz, Bzzz, Bzzz …

Bzzz, Bzzz, Bzzz …

Close-up views of insects reveal the hidden charms of the native garden!

Our Garden was part of the Mountain Garden Club Tour

Our Garden was part of the Mountain Garden Club Tour

Ours was one of eight Valley gardens included on the Mountain Garden Club tour July 21 and 22nd!

A Very Rainy Start to the Season Makes For a Lush Garden

A Very Rainy Start to the Season Makes For a Lush Garden

It’s been a very rainy spring and early summer, but the plants are lush, the pollinators are buzzing and the birds are breeding!