My husband and I are constantly discussing our lawn. Should we try and get rid of the crab grass? Should we mow it this week? Should we use pesticides? The list goes on and on. Now, I’m always on the side of, leave the crab grass and clover and let it go another week before […]
Keeping Up with the Jones’ (Lawn) Read Post »
Sky comes at a premium here in forested inland Connecticut. Thus, Knowlton Hill Preserve is one of Joshua’s Trust’s real gems – the vast, dizzying bowl of the heavens hangs above this knoll. It becomes especially noticeable at twilight while the tall weeds whisper. The preserve’s heart is that glacial drumlin, with flowering meadow, Oriental
Spacing Out at Knowlton Read Post »
In lieu of a blog post this week, we are sharing the link to our summer newsletter! If you haven’t gotten a copy in the mail, take a minute to give it a look! Read the newsletter here.
Hello JT Friends and Critters! It’s been some time since our last book review I hope everyone has been getting outside as much as I have! I’ll confess, the long days of summer usually leave me feeling less apt to have my nose in a book and more likely to be found out in my
Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald Read Post »
It was never my dream to work at a land trust. In fact, until I interviewed for my position at Joshua’s Trust I had no idea what a land trust even was. Previously, I was working as a teacher for international students at a private school and I loved it. I knew I was making
Stewarding the Earth Read Post »
It was pitch dark on a cloudy sweltering night in June (or maybe July). Farmers were already on edge, as the French and Indian War had broken out (sort of) a month before. The year was 1754 (or maybe 1758) – and in eastern CT, a legend was being created. You know what I’m talking
