Recent Posts
One our main goals for Wild Roots from the start has been to keep learning, and sharing our lessons learned as we go. We hope you learn something new or just feel inspired to continue on your own journey into the wild world of sustainable gardening.
Creating Nature in Our Communities
We need to be more focused on the broader idea of bringing nature – including native plant communities and the beneficial wildlife they attract – into communities in as many ways as possible.
Ice Age Sand Dunes: Hidden Gems In the Pines
People lucky enough to be familiar with the area know that “Pine Barrens” is a bit of a misnomer given the vibrant plant and animal communities that thrive there.? But my first impression of this clearing is that it’s, well, pretty barren.
Mountain Laurelpalooza at Black Run Preserve
Fight Climate Change at Home: Landscaping with Native Grasses
Too Much Mulch - Tightening Up Your Garden Design
When you find gardens that really move you, you'll start to notice something: Look how little mulch you're seeing. The plants are massed together, and there's very little visible mulch and no visible bare soil.