Publications

Where we live matters. More and more research points to the fact that our environment has a lasting impact on our physical and mental health, on our capacity to thrive and on the livelihood of our communities. The 2026 issue of The Seed explores the connections between our environment and our quality of life.

Each of us has the responsibility and the capacity to advocate for solutions to help mitigate the impact of climate change on the environment. From small steps to big changes, we can make a difference in our own communities, in our state and even in the world. This issue of The Seed will show you some ways you can get started.

The public is becoming increasingly aware that we -- the global "we" -- are facing challenging times ahead as the result of climate change. This issue of The Seed offers a variety of ways we can make a difference in nurturing biodiversity, limiting water usage, supporting pollinators and improving environmental resilience, right in our own backyards and in our small corners of the world.

It's time to rethink the lawn! This issue of The Seed offers ideas for transitioning your turfgrass into a more ecologically beneficial and environmentally sustainable oasis.

Beginning gardener perspective; trees in landscapes; new garden beds; sustainable lawns; children's spaces; city trees; landscape tips

Regionally native trees; the ever-changing community forest; trees to plant more (and less); climate change and more