ECOSYSTEM DESIGN

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When gardens produce abundance, they create habitat for other living things. Plants, animals, insects and fungi interact with each other to create ecosystems.

A newly emerged monarch butterfly on New England aster in McLean
A red-tailed hawk resting on a persimmon tree in Arlington after a meal
Nanking Cherry shrubs, ostrich ferns and St. John’s wort in Arlington
A bee landing on an echinacea flower in McLean
Rain Garden in Arlington
A bee feeding on Liatris flower
Rain Garden in Arlington
Monarch Butterfly resting on perennial sunflower in Mclean
Ostrich fern meadow with ancient azaleas in Falls Church
Paw paw trees with green and gold groundcover in Falls Church
Fruit trees with asparagus, milkweed, yarrow and anise hyssop understory in McLean
Paw paws with cedar canopy and shade loving perennials in DC
A forest of food and flowers in Arlington
Willowleaf sunflowers in October in Arlington
Hummingbird moth feeding on anise hyssop in Vienna
Food Forest in Arlington!