The Providential Gardener

Rhode Island's Wildlife Habitats

Habitat is the subject of chapter 2 of the 2015 RI Wildlife Action Plan. The draft plan is ready for public comment and meetings in December. RI's key habitats are described in the context of the larger northeast region, which... 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 →

Taking Root and Other Films at RI International Film Festival

The RI International Film Festival has several films on "green" themes this year. Nobel Prize winner, Mangari Maathai, is the subject of Taking Root about the Green Belt Movement in Kenya that resulted in reforestation. This film is showing at... Read more →

Ticks

I was looking over recent articles in the Providence Journal tonight, and I'd like to highlight a couple of them in separate posts from the Projo Digest series I started a few weeks ago. I suppose you might like it... Read more →

Count the Butterflies in Rhode Island!

Here are the details on how to participate in the upcoming Rhode Island Butterfly Count, from July Lewis of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.... North American Butterfly Association (NABA) - Butterfly Count What is it? The North American Butterfly... Read more →

National Pollinator Week is June 24-30, 2007

Maybe other businesses and organizations would like to know what Fidelity Investments in Smithfield is doing as a Wildlife at Work project: they have taken on publicizing National Pollinator Week. According to the Pollinator Week website: Fidelity Investments' Wildlife at... Read more →

ProJo Digest ~ May 30, 2007

May 30, 2007 ~ Here is what you saw (or missed) in The Providence Journal today. Page numbers refer to the Providence City Edition. If you read another edition with other articles, I invite you to add brief references in... Read more →

Mulch and Termites

It's that time of year when maybe you have seen a swarm of flying ant-like critters - I HOPE not near or even worse, IN your house or garage. Those would be termites, in all likelihood, and if they are... Read more →

Beginner Beekeeping Classes

We are nowhere without insects, folks. I just received this notice: The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association has announced the scheduling of a series of classes for beginner beekeepers. There will be a total of 5 classes which will be held... Read more →

Garden Insect Identification and Management Saturday, July 8, 11:00 am

East Greenwich, RI Between the rain showers, many people are trying to grow gardens this year. When the sun comes out, there are weeds and diseases to deal with. As summer continues, there will be insects to contend with as... Read more →