Plants

Everywhere around us, trees are leafing out, grass is growing taller, and flowers of all kinds are blooming. Nurseries across Martha’s Vineyard are having huge plant sales, and there are […] ...

Invasive plants have a way of stealing the spotlight from island-native showstoppers in the early spring. As many of our native plants prepare to unfurl new leaves, Norway maple (Acer […] ...

Are you looking for signs of spring? Does the recent stretch of beautiful springlike days have you wondering if you should trust your senses? Wonder no more and put your […] ...

By this quiet time in the season, most of the Vineyard has settled into its winter complexion. The dunes pale, the meadows go tawny, and the oak woods hold their […] ...

At the end of an invasive plant removal you can expect sore muscles, some pebbles and dirt in your boots, a deep thirst for a crisp glass of water — […] ...

Invasive plant removal can create disturbances that leave areas susceptible to new invasive infestations. To make all of the hard work removing invasive plants worth it, native ecosystems need a […] ...

One question I get asked routinely is whether lichen kills trees. The question may pop into your head when you notice pale green or gray patches spreading across the bark […] ...

On Martha’s Vineyard, most folks think spring is the season for planting. Garden centers buzz, the air warms, and it feels like the right moment to dig in. But here’s […] ...