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Green Sunday is Back!

by Sari

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The 2021 Green Sunday Local, Handmade, Small Business Craft Fair is back again for its 10th year! Hosted by Transition Town Media, it’s part of our vision of a community that celebrates local talent creating handmade goods. It’s both a response and an alternative to the commercialism of Black Friday & Cyber Monday. We would love to share this holiday event…

The Fascinating Great Black Wasp

Posted on October 4, 2021

by Marion Yaglinski

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The first time I saw a great black wasp on my mountain mint, I was mesmerized by its shiny black body and iridescent black/purple wings glowing in the sunlight. The photo above does not capture the beauty of this insect. You really have to see it in person. But don’t worry, they are not aggressive to humans. Great black wasps (Sphex pensylvanicus) part…

Swamp Milkweed: Monarch Favorite

Posted on September 6, 2021

by Marion Yaglinski

The milkweeds—swamp milkweed, common milkweed and butterfly weed—are excellent additions to the native plant garden. But in my opinion, swamp milkweed is the star of the milkweed show. Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a favorite nectar plant of many bees and butterflies. It’s a perfect choice for borders, stream or pond banks, moist areas, and butterfly gardens. How It Grows…

Cicada Killer Wasps: Scary-looking but Beneficial

Posted on August 23, 2021

by Kelsey

They awaken each summer. From hidden burrows in the ground, they emerge to seek their prey. Each day the hunters tirelessly prowl their territories, pouncing without warning. They subdue each hapless victim before dragging them into dark tunnels, to feed the next generation… Who are these mysterious creatures? They are the cicada killer wasps, and despite their fearsome appearance, they’re…

If You Plant It, They Will Come

Posted on August 9, 2021

by Marion Yaglinski

It’s true–if you plant it they will definitely come. What will come? Hummingbirds! In addition to delighting you, they will be a great learning opportunity for your kids. Here’s a list to get you started: Hummingbird Favorites Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) Black and Blue Salvia (Salvia guaranitica) (not a native, but my hummingbirds love it) Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Beebalm (Monarda didyma) Beardtongue…

Green Sunday is Back!

The Fascinating Great Black Wasp

Swamp Milkweed: Monarch Favorite

Cicada Killer Wasps: Scary-looking but Beneficial

If You Plant It, They Will Come

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