Eco-Friendly Gardening
Guide to Gardening Naturally
Native Plants: The Secret to a Thriving Landscape
Discover how native plants can transform your garden into a haven of biodiversity!
Sustainable Landscapes
International Horticultural Director Stephen Pryce Lea promotes a chemical-free, sustainable, wildlife-friendly approach to gardening.
Over 36 years in public gardens, horticulture, and management. An operational style that educates and informs students, volunteers, and guests of all ages.
Stephen hosts tours, workshops, and public speaking events. Schedule a consultation below.
Garden Chats
Native
Plants
Explore their Role in Supporting Environmental Resilience
Sustainable Landscapes
Creating an Eco-Friendly Garden in Urban Spaces: A Step-by-Step Guide
Beneficial Maintenance
Balance Ecosystems for a Harmonious Environment
Wildlife Gardening
Transform Your Garden into a Wildlife Haven and Welcome Nature Back Home.
Native Plants for Sustainable All-Season Gardens
Fall Gardening
Consider wildlife during fall gardening activities: Limited maintenance, aggressive weed, and seed dispersal control.
Winter Gardening
Fall is the best planting season for planting in low-rainfall areas. Native tree care and planting in dormant months.
Spring Gardening
Embrace the arrival of spring native plants with light seasonal care and leaf mulches, and begin irrigating in dry spells.
Summer Gardening
Reap the benefits of a balanced habitat, experience wildlife, manage a woodland or wild-meadow garden>>
What people are saying..
Stephen delivers a fun and engaging class filled with enthusiasm and energy, making the learning experience both enjoyable and memorable. What truly sets him apart is his passion for sharing his vast horticultural knowledge and experience, which he brings to life through captivating storytelling.
Sarah Greenwood
Stephen’s classes are truly a highlight of my visit! His passion for horticulture shines through in every lesson, and his storytelling makes complex topics easy to understand and enjoyable to learn. He has a gift for connecting with his audience, blending humor, practical advice, and fascinating personal experiences.
Michael Rivers:
Lifelong Gardener,
Master Plantsman, Enviromentalist.
Invasive plants threaten much of the Northeast landscape, and native plant species are displaced.
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