Pussy willow (Salix discolor) starting to flower, the high tunnel filling with potted natives, and bare-root trees heading out the door for spring planting. The busy, buzzy time of spring!
We’re taking the second round of deep carbon samples from our experimental chestnut orchard as part of a USDA SARE-funded biochar research project. We’re looking at the effects of biochar and compost treatments on a newly-planted orchard. We’ll be reporting our results early next year.
With federal climate programs facing unprecedented rollbacks, we must focus our attention on state and local programs to continue making progress toward carbon neutrality and
Investing in forest conservation, stewardship, and reforestation is key to fighting climate change and reversing ecological loss. The benefits of these investments more than justify
Forests slow climate change, build natural resilience, and create a more abundant world. Forests cover almost one-third of the Earth’s land and they absorb about
The infamous chestnut blight of the early 20th Century not only wiped out the majestic American chestnut tree, but also the cultural and economic values
The historic loss of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) tree is well-documented, here and elsewhere. A quick summary of what happened: at the start of
With federal climate programs facing unprecedented rollbacks, we must focus our attention on state and local programs to continue making progress toward carbon neutrality and
Investing in forest conservation, stewardship, and reforestation is key to fighting climate change and reversing ecological loss. The benefits of these investments more than justify
Forests slow climate change, build natural resilience, and create a more abundant world. Forests cover almost one-third of the Earth’s land and they absorb about
The infamous chestnut blight of the early 20th Century not only wiped out the majestic American chestnut tree, but also the cultural and economic values
Integrating trees and perennial plants with livestock and annual crops can increase a farm’s productivity and profitability over time. It makes the land more resilient to increasingly volatile weather associated with climate change. It also makes farming more sustainable and in balance with nature. Our bare-root nursery provides the highest quality trees, shrubs, and perennial wildflowers. Our biochar enhances soil structure, fosters beneficial microbes, and sequesters carbon. And our design expertise keeps the land whole. Find out more about how we can help your farm grow.
Find out more about our approach to farming and land stewardship.
