Perfect Earth

Find your moment of bliss at The Nature of Health symposium at LongHouse Reserve on August 11. Join us for a day of yoga, meditation, garden walks, and talks by Dr. Donald Rako and Dr. Dorothy Ibes, moderated by Edwina von Gal. perfectearthproject.org/events/191. ⁠📸: @philippecheng⁠ ⁠

Perfect Earth was proud to support the New York Botanical Garden's Hortie Hoopla, a free field day for interns and seasonal employees. Our sponsorship supported the My Story presentations. #hortiehoopla #newyorkbotanicalgarden #mystory #gardening 📸: Toshi Yano

We are thrilled to announce the Garden Conservancy Garden Futures Summit on 9/29 & 9/30 at The New York Botanical Garden. ⁠ ⁠ More info & tickets: ⁠gardenconservancy.org/education/gfs-… #NewYorkBotanicalGarden #GardenConservancy #GardenFuturesSummit #NewYorkGardens ⁠ 📸: James Golden

We’re pleased to welcome The Green-Wood Cemetery as the latest partner in our Pathways to PRFCT program. Learn more about their nature-based initiatives in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/perfectearthpr… 📸: Stacy Locke @GreenWoodHF

Join Toshi on Sat, July 29th for Native Plant Design and Maintenance, Part 2 as he discusses a range of ethical and ecological approaches to garden maintenance. Register here: perfectearthproject.org/events/186 📸: Monarch butterfly on Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) by William Sherman

Join Edwina on Sunday, July 23rd from 1-4 pm for Native Plant Design and Maintenance, Part 1. Register today: nativeplanttrust.org/events/native-… 📸: Ironweed (Veronia noveboracensis) #naturebaseddesign #nativeplanttrust

As we gear up for 4th of July picnics, please remember that the best way to protect yourself from ticks is to spray yourself, NOT your lawn. Insecticides harm both ticks and pollinators. Opt for personal insect repellents to keep ticks at bay. #Ticks #4thOfJuly 📸: lisegagne

🚨 Beech Patrol! 🚨 Edwina's latest RADICLE Thinking blog post is all about the Wooly Beech Aphid and our beloved beech trees. #TreeLovers #NatureBased #PRFCT ⁠📸: Woolly Beech Aphid photo by Haruta Ovidiu, University of Oradea 🔗 l8r.it/bzZc

Thank you to the Lion Head Beach Association for inviting Edwina to speak at your monthly meeting. What a great evening of discussion! We greatly appreciated the opportunity! #lionheadbeach #community #gardeningbasis #community 📸: Lion Head Beach Association

Happy summer solstice! It's the longest day of the year. Relax on a toxic-free lawn, dip your toes in a pond, stop to smell the native flowers, and sing with the birds. Celebrate a PRFCT summer with us! #perfectearthproject #NatureBased #234Birds 📸 @melissasozawa

Calling all pollinator lovers! Spread the love during #pollinatorweek 2023. Plant a habitat garden, say no to pesticides, and advocate for toxic-free landscapes near you. 📷: monarch @melissaozawa, bumble bee Texpan Getty Images, blue-winged wasp Getty Images

South Fork Sea Farmers has a mission of education and programming around all things water. Listen as Edwina von Gal and Paul Munoz discuss sustainable landscaping and lawn care. southforkseafarmers.org/ltv/2023/6/13/… 📷️: South Fork Sea Farmers

Thank you to the Garden Conservancy and The Society of Fellows for inviting Edwina to give a guided tour of the Neidich Gardens to their 35 visiting members from across the US. #gardenconservancy #neidichgarden #longisland #eastend #gardening #societyoffellows

This month we put a spotlight on our newest Pathways to PRFCT Partner, Wethersfield Estate & Garden in Armenia, NY. We’re especially pleased to welcome them because our own Toshi Yano helped revitalize this garden as director of horticulture from 2019 to 2022.⁠ 📸 Ngoc Minh Ngo

Join Edwina & the Connecticut Horticultural Society on June 15 at 7:30 pm and hear all about the rewards of gardening with nature. This event is both online and in person. Grab your ticket today! cthort.org/event/the-eye-…

Join Toshi Yano, along with other horticulture professionals and garden enthusiasts, for The Woody Plant Conference on July 14. ​​​​​​​​​#woodyplantconference #scottarboretum #swarthmore #pennsylvania #horticulture 📸: Scott Arboretum

Thank you @americanpublicgardens for hosting Toshi's presentation: PATHWAYS TO PERFECT: PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES WITH THE PERFECT EARTH PROJECT, which discussed our public gardens partnership program, Pathways to PRFCT. #GoPublicGardens #PublicGardens #Public Garden

Thank you to the Village of North Haven, in Southampton, NY, for hosting Edwina's talk: Health and Happiness, Yard by Yard. We can all play a role in reversing water pollution, increasing biodiversity, and avoiding contact with harmful chemicals! #villageofnorthhaven

For World Environment Day, help us #BeatPlasticPollution! Compost instead of sending waste to the landfill in plastic bags. Use compostable seed pots and a reusable water bottle. Together we can all make a difference! 📷 fcafotodigital from Getty Images Signature

Join Toshi, along with other horticulture professionals & garden enthusiasts, for The Woody Plant Conference on July 14. woodyplantconference.org/registration/ #scottarboretum #swarthmore #pennsylvania #horticulture #gardenenthusiasts 📸: Scott Arboretum