Blogs

As winter slowly releases its grip and spring begins to emerge, many species of wildlife face a critical period where food sources are scarce, yet energy demands are high. Native trees, shrubs and plants play a crucial role in bridging this gap, offering essential nourishment to birds, mammals and pollinators during this challenging transition.

This blog is your crash course in pruning! We‘re answering your most frequently asked questions so you can prune with confidence this spring. Let’s step into the classroom!

LEAF has launched new themed shrub bundles, just in time for spring! With more themes and species flexibility than ever, you can customize your bundle to your heart’s content, while getting a discount on our already subsidized native shrubs! Read on for more info about LEAF’s new themed shrub bundles.

Anton Wolek, a LEAF client for nearly nine years, attended our Summer Garden Party for the first time in 2024. There, he was surprised to learn that only one member of our Residential Planting Programs team had ever tasted the elusive and delicious fruit of the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) tree, a native species LEAF offers. Inspired to share his own pawpaw harvest, Anton invited us to experience this unique treat and reflect on his journey as a longtime LEAF client. Read on to discover Anton’s story, his pawpaw harvest and how he’s contributed to growing the urban forest.