Naturally Different Archives
Agroforestry: Sinkowski pawpaw orchard
Native and novel: Ohio pawpaws It started with chasing a zebra swallowtail. When Lance Sinkowski was a teen, he caught sight of one’s black and white wings and raced to capture it. He didn’t catch the butterfly. But, when he realized the...Read more >
Sustainability and Forrest Keeling
Clean water, pure air, renewed earth with Forrest Keeling’s sustainability practices Our ‘Sustainable Seven’ Sustainable soil amendments Decreased water use and runoff IPM – Integrated Pest Management No GMOs Reduced and recycle paper...Read more >
Bee the change… bee-cause!
There’s less buzzing in our world. About 40% less bees thanks to a variety of challenges. Parasites, loss of habitat and poor management practices play a role. But, exposure to pesticides is one that impacts both bees and other wildlife. One special...Read more >
If You Only Plant One Tree, Let it Be an Oak
Wildlife relies on its surrounding environment to foster growth and sustain a healthy, thriving population. With the ability to feed, protect, and house a wide and diverse range of species, oak trees support more life-forms than any other tree in North...Read more >
Its Takes TWO: Host Plant + Butterfly
To quote Emerson, summer is a time when “The earth laughs in flowers.” Take time to walk and observe. You’ll see life everywhere, from mosses and insects to large mammals. Each species has unique qualities, yet is part of one complex living...Read more >
