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.
Franklin Parker Preserve: A Pine Barrens Treasure
Oh, Christmas Tree: Finding and Saving the Fraser Fir
A Late-November Trip to Rancocas Nature Center
Native Landscaping: Designing a Jersey-Friendly Shade Garden
Why Choose Native Plants? A Wild Roots Manifesto
Environmental Sustainability: Making an Impact at Home
Making Our Meadow - Part Three
The Puddle Garden, A Children's Book on Native Plants
Teaching Children to Love Nature: It's Simple
Hedging Our Bets
Visit a 600-Year-Old Tree in NJ Before it Falls
Last-Minute Planting
Making Our Meadow - Part Two
Our plan was to transition about 1500 square feet of our back yard towards the back of our property. No, it wasn’t quite the dozens of rolling acres like the ones at Longwood Gardens (above) that inspired us. But it would make a difference in a small way, and provide us with a nice patch of wild beauty.
Making Our Meadow - Part One
The benefits of a wildflower meadow over a traditional lawn are many, but the super quick version: less maintenance, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and brings a patch of wild beauty to your yard.
The Fleeting Moments of a Woodland Garden
Gardening: A Lesson in Patience for the Impatient
A Case Against Boring Lawns (In Photos)
The Pokeberry and the Epiphany in the Meadow Garden
A Fall Visit to Mt. Cuba Center
