The history and culture of gardening is inextricably entwined with words. Gardeners love to write and talk. Grab yourself a group to gab and invite the Two Thirds community. Or share a conversation or presentation you think might be interesting.
Every house in America should be fronted with a non-native monoculture with the maintenance requirements of a golf course and the ecological value of a strip mine; a place where all flowers are called weeds and signs essentially saying “keep off” are the norm. Does that idea seem a bit odd to you? It’s time […]
The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area and our host organization, the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) are pleased to announce our upcoming virtual conference on April 7, 2022. We hope to provide great opportunities for learning the latest on invasive and native species on Long Island, with an eye for preparing for future […]
Jen Guyton, Photographer Stories have the power to persuade and motivate. In conservation, they can be a critical first step in convincing people to take action. In this talk, photographer Jen Guyton will discuss her journey from scientist to storyteller, and take you along on some adventures that she have had in conservation photography. She […]
Our obsession with tidy, “clean” landscapes is proving to be harmful to the things that we love. How can we step away from the need for “neat” and let nature play a role in how we perceive, design, and maintain our human-dominated landscapes? Join celebrated landscape designer Edwina von Gal for a lecture that considers the rewards of gardening […]
The Church is pleased to host Earth Equity Round Table on Earth Day! Edwina von Gal of the Perfect Earth Project will lead an EARTH EQUITY* program at The Church in honor of Earth Day (which all days should be) with a panel of professionals, politicians, and others involved in trying to make our lives […]
Edwina von Gal will present at the GCSTL’s largest meeting of the year. Time TBD.
This lecture will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Native to the East Coast, sugar kelp may become an important tool to sustainably maintain plant health, given it is rich in important micronutrients and powerful bio-stimulating compounds. Take a deep dive into the many ways kelp-based fertilizers can dramatically strengthen root zones and […]
Join Grace Farms Foundation, Edwina von Gal, an East Hampton-based landscape designer and founder of the Perfect Earth Project, and the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for a convening to renew commitments to human rights and sustainable ecosystems in landscape design and land care. This full-day event will feature panels, tours, walks, lunch and breakout discussions with […]
Celebrating the opening of For the Birds, a special exhibition on the wonders of birds and their habitats Honorary ChairRandall PosterFor the Birds Creative Producer Gala ChairsCourtney and Ian BroadwaterKeisha and Troy DixonAdam and Sylvana DurrettMimi and Whitten Morris Guest HostsUlla JohnsonEdwina von Gal Special Performance byVince Giordano and the Nighthawks Strolling CocktailsDinner on Cherry Esplanade […]
Join Uli Lorimer, Director of Horticulture at Native Plant Trust, for the debut of his new book from Timber Press, The Northeast Native Plant Primer, 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden. It provides a roadmap on how and why to include native plants in your garden and what plants to choose, whether you are new […]
The Ecological Landscape Alliance invites you to tour the private gardens of landscape designer and pollinator expert, Thomas Berger. When choosing plants to support insects in our gardens, we want to make the most of our limited space. Which plants nourish the most species? And which kinds of insects need our support most urgently? Thomas […]
Under the theme Inspiration for Action, the second World Biodiversity Forum will bring together researchers across all disciplines of biodiversity science with practitioners and societal actors in a forum that offers inspiration and examples for actions and solutions to conserve biodiversity, and set us on a path towards transformation for sustainability. World Biodiversity Forum 2022 […]