SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Nancy Reilly of Concord, MA, has taken what we think is a very creative approach to sustainable design. She created a company named Entangled, which removes invasive vines/plants (as permitted by local officials) and turns them into one of a kind pieces of furniture, thereby saving the tree underneath. Check out the full article here.

image of an invasive Oriental Bittersweet vine choking a tree

DID YOU KNOW...

That the traditional seeds you buy for your garden are likely to have been contaminated with chemicals/pesticides prior to sale? When choosing seeds, green-living supporters suggest choosing organic or heirloom types. For a list of online retailers, check out National Geographic's Green Living guide.

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PROFILE: RANUNCULUS

Ranunculus flowers have thin, delicate petals and grow in a beautiful assortment of colors. They make great container plants and are long-lasting as cut flowers as well.

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A MODERN LOG CABIN

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DID YOU KNOW...

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That the American Elm tree is the state tree of Massachusetts? This beautiful tree has dark green, oval-shaped leaves, grayish bark, and can grow upwards of 100 feet tall in forest areas. Unfortunately, the American Elm, like other Elms, has suffered greatly to Elm Disease.