Fall Tree Care

Fall is an important time for perennial plants and trees and their health heading into winter. As perennials begin to senesce (programmed cellular death), they put energy into root development and start moving water and sap downward to protect from winter freezes....

Buggin’ Out with Pollinators

It starts with one Have you seen your first Monarch butterfly of the year? What about our native bumble bees (Bombus)? As temperatures climb and summer’s warmth falls upon us, the arrival of pollinating insects (and birds!) is undeniable. As I write this, I reflect on...

Seed Mixes For Improved Habitat

Planting inspiration Spring is in full swing and lots of us are in our gardens, yards and on the land thinking about next steps to improve our landscapes. Throughout the year, WLCT receives questions in regards to our seeded grasslands, small meadows and gardens at...

Westport Is Waking Up

With the arrival of Spring comes many of the changes of nature–slow at first, and then suddenly faster and louder! Let’s take a look at some of the spring awakenings that kick into life in the coming weeks. All about the frogs Perhaps the most recognizable sign...