The Brandywine Conservancy is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brandywine Native Garden Hub, a new online resource designed to inspire gardeners of all levels and skillsets. The Brandywine Native Garden Hub is a free,...
Read MoreIt seems that everywhere you go within our region, you are within sight of a woodland that is being overrun by vines.
Many of these vines are exotic invasive species that have spread throughout our region. With a lack of natural predators and other controls, such as disease,...
We're all familiar with the adage “leaves of three, let it be.” And we all know that this refers to Poison Ivy, one of our most irritating (quite literally) native plants.
The urushiol oil from the plant is one of the most common allergy problems in the U.S. The oil...
The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is truly one of the most fascinating of any of our native wildlife.
In a typical year there are four generations of monarch butterflies hatched. The first three generations, born in the spring and summer months, live on average just 2-6...
Autumn is the best time of year to plant trees.
From late September until approximately December 1st (or until the ground freezes) conditions are most favorable for planting due to cooler temperatures and adequate rainfall. The soil is also warmer in the fall than in the spring...
With all of the rain we have had lately, you may have noticed fungi and mushrooms popping up everywhere.
While visiting a property under easement today, we found this Giant Puffball, or puffball mushroom. Common in late summer and fall across yards, meadows, fields, and...