Plan to promote native plants on Montclair property moves ahead
The act would mandate 70% of plantings on public property be native to the mid Atlantic and northeast regions.
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Alonzo F. Bonsal Preserve annual cleanup will be Saturday, March 26
The 21st annual cleanup will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Creating an ‘edible landscape,’ a sheer delight for the senses (Gardening for Life)
Edible landscaping, also known as foodscaping, emphasizes creative gardening techniques.
Montclair earns Healthy Town distinction for fourth year
The distinction is given by the NJ Health Care Quality Institute Mayors Wellness Campaign.
Being outdoors is balm for mind and body (Gardening for Life)
Be appreciative of what nature has to offer, Jose German Gomez says.
Knock on wood: It’s what woodpeckers do for a living (What’s in Your Backyard)
A guide for Montclair residents to the pecking order in the winter backyard
That time of year: Master-planning the garden (Gardening for Life)
It's a good time to think through your plans.
Northeast Earth Coalition conference: Action for a just, sustainable society
The Feb. 12 event’s keynote speaker is author and economist Gar Alperovitz.
The shy opossum is a superhero in secret (What’s in your backyard)
Consider: It’s a species as old as the dinosaurs
In Montclair, gardening helps grow a community (Gardening for Life)
It is inspiring to see how fortunate we are in Montclair to have so many people who feel compelled to do something for our community and people in need, Jose German-Gomez says.