The Providential Gardener

Tree Trends, Tenders, & Trackers (Part 2)

Notes from the 15th Annual Rhode Island Tree Council Conference, October 12, 2007 See earlier post on Tree Trends ~ Climate Change in the last 21,000 years. Tree Tenders "Arborists & Tree Care in a Changing World" was addressed by... Read more →

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ Late October 2007

Even though it's late October, a LOT is Growing On in Rhode Island! Be sure to check the Calendar for full information about these great things to do this weekend. By the way: This is the last week for most... Read more →

edible RHODY ~ A New Quarterly Magazine You'll Eat Up

edible RHODY began publishing this year (2007), and the Fall issue, Number 3, is now available. The Providential Gardener senses a kindred spirit when reading the tagline ~ "Celebrating the Bounty of Rhode Island, Season by Season," so let me... Read more →

Tree Trends, Tenders, & Trackers (Part 1)

Notes from the 15th Annual Rhode Island Tree Council Conference, October 12, 2007 As usual, Rhode Island Tree Council organized an informative and enjoyable conference in a great location ~ by the Bay this year, at the Aldrich Mansion in... Read more →

Garden/Landscape Masters & Professionals

Although garden and landscape work is winding down in mid-October [although it's hard to keep that in mind when the temperature hits 76 degrees, as it did today], the Master Gardeners and RINLA professionals are still busy. URI Master Gardeners... Read more →

URI College of Life Sciences Gardening Resources

The URI College of Life Sciences (CELS) has a new website that provides expert support for Rhode Island gardeners. You will find links to: Master Gardener Program (Sign up NOW for the next course, which begins in February 2008) The... Read more →

Big Box Evaluator Website and Tool

I recently received a press release from the Orton Family Foundation via RI-RESTORATION listserv announcing a new planning tool. Rhode Islanders have dealt with proposals for new major retail stores in several communities in the last few years, and I'm... Read more →

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ Mid October 2007

Don't forget to check What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ a sister blog to Providential Gardener that is a kind of newswire service, publishing press releases and meeting announcements I receive of upcoming events. You can send environmental event... Read more →

Keeping Up with Environmental News in Rhode Island

We are lucky in Rhode Island to have an increasing number of dedicated individuals and groups that watch out for our environment in one way or another. And they are producing some great online publications available to anyone who wants... Read more →

Volunteers Sought for Rhode Island's Wildlife Refuges

On October 9, 2007, the Providence Journal highlighted the problems Trustom Pond Refuge in Charlestown, RI, is facing due to serious funding cuts. Two articles worth reading were in the paper on page B1: Cutbacks at refuges puts staff, volunteers... Read more →