The Providential Gardener

"The Urban Implications of Living with Water" ~ A Provocative Report for Rhode Island

Rhode Islanders, especially planners and elected officials, will want to take a look at what is going on in Boston. The Urban Planning Institute recently conducted a charrette (May 8, 2014) and published a significant 52-page report (October 1), "The... Read more →

The Invasion of the "Halloween" Ladybugs

These wonderful warm days are a delight. The sunlight and clear air are invigorating, though evening comes too soon, doesn't it? (And this Saturday we go back to standard time, which will make the days seem even shorter.) But I'm... Read more →

Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange ~ Friday, November 28, 2014

If you have a coat to donate, here are places to drop it off. More info is HERE. Download this Buy Nothing Day wintercoats poster in pdf. Read more →

RhodeMap RI Economic Development Plan Hearings ~ October 27 & 28, 2014

The RhodeMap RI draft economic development plan is currently in a public comment period. This week, Mike Stenhouse published highly critical remarks about the initiative, and Greg Gerritt has also expressed critical views about the plan on his blog, Prosperity... Read more →

Taking Care of the Environment Takes Care of the Economy: Case Study ~ Pawtuxet River

In recent days, after two and a half months of hardly any rain, we've had some downpours reminiscent of March 2010. Remember that? There's a lot of street flooding around Rhode Island wherever it rains so heavily. During the March... Read more →

RI Natural History Week ~ November 1-9, 2014

Several workshops, movies, discussions, and celebrations will bring attention to the institutions and people who help us learn about Rhode Island's animals, plants, and ecosystems: what's out there, what it does, and how it's doing. Natural History Week is organized... Read more →

Financial and Technical Assistance for RI Farmers and Forest Landowners ~ FY 2015

Do you own or manage farmland or forest land in Rhode Island? The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and forest landowners to plan ahead and sign up this year for NRCS conservation funding. Funding is available for private... Read more →

New Food Producers Network ~ Meeting October 21, 2014

Are you a small food business in RI? Want to meet others in your field? Join the New Food Producers Network & connect with your food entrepreneur peers to discuss all the opportunities and challenges. Next Gathering: Tuesday 10/21 6... Read more →

Add Your Photos to the 2014 Relish Rhody Campaign

Food Day (October 24) is a nationwide movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Relish Rhody is a statewide photo campaign to celebrate Rhode Island food and the people who grow, raise, harvest, deliver, sell, purchase, prepare, serve, donate &... Read more →

Public Open House at Rocky Point State Park ~ October 25, 2014

The Department of Environmental Management announces that Rocky Point will be open to the public for the first time in almost two decades on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents and visitors will have an opportunity... Read more →