The Providential Gardener

Mulching Trees ~ No No Volcano #2

This photo, taken on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence in May 2005, illustrates how volcano mulch thwarts the development of trees. I believe these Callery Pear trees were all planted the same year. The ones with volcano mulch are noticeably smaller. Read more →

The Vertical Farm Project

Explore Indoor Farming ideas at http://www.verticalfarm.com/ Read more →

Mulching Trees ~ No No Volcano

This is a case of Mother Nature knows best: when it comes to spreading mulch around a tree, be sure not to mound it up around the trunk. In fact, the flare, the part of the tree at the soil... Read more →

RI Tree Council Volunteering

The Rhode Island Tree Council has posted several volunteer opportunities to care for newly planted trees on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence and in the tree nursery at Providence's North Burial Ground, and to participate in the street tree surveys in... Read more →

Tree Steward Course

The Rhode Island Tree Councils' Tree Steward Course is in full swing this spring. Eight sessions cover the basics of tree biology, soil science, tree planting and maintenance, and the principles of sound forestry. For information on the Rhode Island... Read more →

Providence Street Tree Tally

An ambitious program to survey all the street trees in Providence is under way. One last indoor training session will be held on Tuesday, May 30 at the Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace from 5:30pm-8:00pm. This will most likely... Read more →