A Better Way
Emily Ellis
Danielle Wyman Castellano, the leader of our upcoming Permaculture Design Certification Course, discusses the nature-first approach to landscape design and how it can benefit communities and the environment.
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Four Rediscovered Plants
Emily Ellis
To celebrate our upcoming “Treasures of the Oak Spring Garden Library” lecture on the rediscovery of the lilac and the horse chestnut in the eighteenth century, we’re sharing several modern-day tales of rediscovered plants.
Read MoreA Divine Fruit: The American Persimmon
Emily Ellis
Excruciatingly astringent when unripe, the American Persimmon is a treat for people and wildlife alike when eaten at just the right time of year. Read all about the history of one of our most fascinating native fruit trees.
Read MoreThe "Perfect" Tree
Emily Ellis
Read about the American Chestnut - once, one of our region’s most ancient and important trees, before it was wiped out by a blight in the early twentieth century - and current efforts to restore it.
Read MoreFrom Plants to Paper
Emily Ellis
Alyssa Sacora, the leader of our upcoming papermaking course, discusses the joyful, messy process of turning plants into paper.
Read MoreCaring for Old Trees
Emily Ellis
Happy Arbor Day! While we love all trees, the large, elderly ones have a particularly important place in our hearts and our environment. Learn about different ways to care for them in our latest blogpost.
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