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7 Must-Visit Public Gardens in the Hudson Valley

Get Your Annual Garden Inspiration at these Meccas of Horticultural Expertise

Everything is blooming. Celebrate the rejuvenation of spring and the plenitude of summer with a visit to these seven masterful gardens in the Hudson Valley. Ranging from Asian-inspired to traditional English gardens and sanctuaries for native species, these gardens vary wildly but all offer an inspiring setting for a peaceful stroll or a romantic jaunt.

By Marie Doyon Apr 29, 2021

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Creating a Rain Garden with Native Plants (Sponsored)

According to John Messerschmidt, owner of Hudson Valley Native Landscaping, you can do your part to mitigate the effects of excess rainwater on your local stormwater systems by planting a rain garden. Here, he shares a few of his favorite native plants for rain gardens that will capture water and provide food and shelter for butterflies, song birds, and other wildlife.

Presented with Hudson Valley Native Landscaping Mar 30, 2021

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5 Sun-Loving Native Flowers in Bloom in the Hudson Valley (Sponsored)

Inspiration for your own garden from Hudson Valley Native Landscaping

Native landscaper John Messerschmidt offers five sun-loving native plants whose blooms you can spot outside this summer, plus some helpful tips for adding them to your own garden.

By Hudson Valley Native Landscaping Jul 14, 2020

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Plant Paradise: This Picturesque Nursery in Jewett is Worth a Trip (Sponsored)

Whether you picked up gardening this pandemic or have always been an enthusiast, there are few things that will up your plant game like a trip to a local nursery. If you’re looking for major garden inspiration and a car full of healthy young plants to head home with, Kerns Landscapes and Nursery in the Catskill Mountain town of Jewett is a destination worth detouring for.

By Kerns Nursery Jul 7, 2020

Tags: nursery plants horticulture landscaping trees bushes vegetables herbs Kerns Bob Kerns Pat Kerns Kerns Nursery Jewett Hunter Windham Catskills Catskill Mountains Web Only Sponsored Content

Turn Your Garden Into a Hummingbird Paradise With These 5 Native Plants (Sponsored)

Hummingbirds are unparalleled pollinators. Their elongated, curved beaks are tailor-made for flowers with long or narrow blooms, which can be difficult for bees and butterflies to reach. Landscaper John Messerschmidt offers tips on which beautiful native plants to add to your garden to attract these petite pollinators and ensure abundant flowers year after year.

By Hudson Valley Native Landscaping Jun 9, 2020

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5 Native Plants You Should Add to Your Garden This Spring (Sponsored)

These gorgeous varieties are a delight for both the eyes and the Hudson Valley’s ecosystem

John Messerschmidt of Hudson Valley Native Landscaping recommends 5 native plants to add to your garden this spring.

By Hudson Valley Native Landscaping May 12, 2020

Tags: gardens native plants native landscaping flowers invasive species monarda bee balm serviceberry viburnum black cohosh creeping dogwood Web Only Sponsored Content

How to Grow a Victory Garden

Tips from Doug Muller at Hudson Valley Seed Company

During World War II, an estimated 20 million victory gardens produced more than 40 percent of the vegetables grown for that year’s fresh consumption. With the COVID-19 outbreak putting strains on the supply chain, and restricting people's movement, it may be time for a return to the victory garden movement. Here are some tips for how to plan and plant your victory garden from Hudson Valley Seed Company cofounder Doug Miller.

By Brian K. Mahoney Mar 20, 2020

Tags: victory garden veggie garden covid-19 coronavirus self sufficiency Web Only

Unearthing Seed Secrets: An Excerpt from Amy Goldman Fowler's 'Melon'

In her latest book, writer, gardener, and seed saving activist Amy Goldman Fowler shares the tips for growing, picking, and eating melons.

By Amy Goldman Fowler Sep 1, 2019

Tags: melon Amy Goldman Fowler seeds fruit growing melons growing your own melons watermelon seasonal fruit seasonal melons in the hudson valley

Enlightened Landscaping (Sponsored)

Tips and tricks to make your landscape beautiful and eco-friendly all year round.

John Messerschmidt, owner of Hudson Valley Native Landscaping based in High Falls, shares tips and tricks to make your landscape beautiful all year round.

By Melissa Dempsey Sep 1, 2019

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