It was a great spring for the ecological gardening movement in our region. Read more about it:
Legislation put forth in the Rhode Island General Assembly to restrict the sale and distribution of invasive plants in the state received widespread support, passed in both branches of the legislature, and was recently signed into law by the Governor. The law will go into effect in January of 2027 at which time Rhode Island will join with all other Northeastern States in implementing this important step in slowing the spread of invasive plants. Thank you to everyone who helped to get this done!
READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE
Recently the Barrington Town Council approved an ordinance that requires that all new plantings on town owned property will be Northeast Native Plants. We believe this is an important step in helping to normalize the use of native plants in landscapes, demonstrate the breadth and diversity of native plant options, and educate the public on the importance of native plants to our shared ecological resources.
READ THE ORDINANCE HERE
There is no doubt that Native Plants are having their moment in the sun. In fact the sale and installation of Native Plants continues to represent the fastest growing trend in American horticulture. Despite this, long-held garden biases are getting in the way of our landscapes reaching true ecological potential. A fear of height, a fixation on flowers, a compulsion to control, and a lack of engagement with nature and the land right outside our doors are all examples of things that are getting in the way of real progress. We see this daily in our work, and indeed it will the theme of our July "Life in the Garden" article. Look for it on our Blog and in your local newspaper!
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