Yard Biodiversity
10 Plants NOT to Grow in Your Yard
May 29
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 […] ...
Lessons from a Growing Natural Neighbors Community
As the days lengthen and we begin to notice buds unfurling into bright new leaves, glossy and gleaming like emeralds in the sunlight, Natural Neighbors is experiencing another kind of […] ...
Natural Neighbors Nest Box Program by the Numbers
Apr 30
This past holiday season, Natural Neighbors offered nest boxes for sale, and 42 people responded. We made a variety of boxes available, designed for species ranging from chickadees to wood […] ...
Signs of Spring: Early-Emerging Native Plants
Mar 26
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 […] ...
Birdfeeding 101: Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Feb 27
Many people want to know, should I or shouldn’t I feed the birds? In my line of work, as Natural Neighbors program director, Bird Feeding 101 questions are some of […] ...
The Island Beneath the Island: Life Under the Snow & Leaves
Jan 29
Have you ever wondered, "Is there life under the snow?" I don’t know about you, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the snowfall this year, with more than a few hours […] ...
The Quiet Glow: 6 Native Plants That Keep Your Winter Green
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 […] ...
Winter Prep for the Off-season Flock
Nov 25
The off-season on Martha's Vineyard arrives through subtle cues. For me, by the time November slips into December, I am marking the change by noting that most of the Vineyard’s […] ...
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