With all the rain we've had lately I thought rain gardens were a good topic for this week! When making a new garden one usually thinks first about the dirt... creating a mound of dark, delicious dirt and planting baby...
Firewood – a Key to Living Lake-friendly

If you're heading out for a trip here in Lake George, or even planning a day trip out on an island, the firewood you use is a key to living in a lake-friendly way. Make sure it is local, and...
Permeable Interlocking Pavers – Beautiful & Great for the Lake

Pavers are beautiful additions to walkways, patios, driveways and parking lots. And when they are installed with a permeable fill, they are beautiful for the Lake, because the water that hits the pavers infiltrates into the ground and is slowly...
Garden tips for the Queen of American Lakes

Here at the LGA we're always encouraging lake-friendly landscaping. So what does mean for the average homeowner? You can do your part at home and in your garden to keep the Queen of American Lakes looking her best. Here are...
Floating Classroom Trips Start Next Week

Join us on the Floating Classroom! Public programs begin on Wednesday and will continue every Wednesday in July and August, from 10 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 3 pm. (See this link for reservation information.) On July...
Look out for Yellow Iris – A Lake George Invader
View imageYellow iris, an invasive plant, has returned to Mossy Point, where we first discovered it a couple years ago. This "botanical bully" is blooming NOW. Though pretty, it is poisonous and it spreads aggressively. Its roots can connect hundreds...
Lake-friendly OPEN HOUSE this weekend!

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