Kelly of Arthur’s Point welcomes the New Leaf team to Arthur’s Point Farm for a tour of the yard. One morning in the Hudson Valley,

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

In the early 20th century the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) dominated the forests of the eastern U.S. It was a tree so magnificent, honorable, and

Should You Plant in Late Summer or Early Fall? Spring is often considered the ideal planting season for native perennials, as it provides the plants

How to Remove Invasives Naturally Eliminating invasive plants without the use of harmful herbicides is a perpetual challenge for gardeners and landscapers. Invasive species are

Orange Coneflower, Rudbeckia fulgida Spotted Bee Balm, Monarda puntata Anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum Did you ever wonder about all of the plastic pots we use

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What’s a Hedgerow? Hedgerows are having a moment due to growing interest in sustainable farming and ecological stewardship. They simultaneously serve many different purposes and

Most Americans are familiar with the delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-crack nut of the Northern Pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis). It’s an integral part of our diet and

Ecological shifts from climate change are occurring more rapidly and significantly than forests can adapt. The unnatural speed of change demands active, large-scale planting of

Climate change is shifting ecological plant hardiness zones. The USDA has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time since 2012. Most of

Every autumn, when we dig up our spicebush seedlings, we are struck by the strong pleasant aroma of the fibrous root systems (as well as all

How to plant a tree or wildflower from a fabric root-prune pouch is different than planting from a plastic pot. The fabric pot allows for the roots

Propagating trees from cuttings is an easy and economical way to grow lots of native trees. You can grow hundreds of trees from foot-long branches

Demonstrating how to graft a fruit tree with Alderman on Prunus Americana rootstock. Alderman plum is extremely cold hardy and produces big, dark red, sweet,

Whatever you think of climate change projections, the impacts of extreme weather are evident: tropical cyclones in Alaska, arctic blasts, killer heat waves, extreme droughts, 500-year floods, mega wildfires, and life-threatening blizzards. The

We sat down recently with our friends at the Nature Calls podcast at Cornell Cooperative Extension to talk about the use of agroforestry and biochar for ecological restoration and

The Latin name for Persimmon, Diospyros, literally means “divine fruit.” So it’s no surprise that it was a staple of Native American orchards for centuries.

The recently introduced Biochar Research Network Act would establish a national network of up to 20 research centers to expand the production and use of

We are excited to announce the launch of a new biochar agroforestry research project thanks to the generous support of the USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research

Oak trees produce acorns. Acorns have nourished insects, animals, and people for at least 25 million years. About 600 different oak species span the globe,

Honey locust are ideal silvopasture trees that can transform open farmland or degraded woodlands into prime pasture for livestock, while also enhancing the biodiversity and

Mountain Mint: A Pollinator Magnet Pycnanthemum muticum Mountain mint, specifically short-toothed mountain mint, is one of the best plants for native pollinators. An incredible diversity

We use biochar to enhance soil structure, foster beneficial microbes, and fight climate change. We start with pure charcoal produced in our Exeter Retort Kiln using

A video demonstrating how to plant a chestnut seedling taken during the establishment of a 10-acre mixed fruit and nut orchard at Arthur’s Point Farm.