WATERFORD — DeerWood Farm & Gardens was awarded a certification from the the National Wildlife Federation. The certification recognizes the mission of the DeerWood Farm & Gardens to steward the environment, in which it operates a small diversified farm growing daylilies, perennials and mixed vegetables.

DeerWood has earned the distinction of membership in the National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat program. DeerWood provides a small man-made frog pond and seasonal stream as a nearby water source, forest and vegetation as shelter, many varieties of plants to provide sources of food, as well as a small garden, fertilized by compost rich with life. By providing food, water, cover and places for wildlife to raise their young, as well as incorporating sustainable gardening practices, DeerWood Farm & Gardens has joined the more than 125,000 businesses and individual properties that are Certified Wildlife Habitats across the country. More information about this certification is available at www.nwf.org.

DeerWood Farm and Gardens is located at 571 Norway Road. For more information, contact brian@deerwoodgarden.com or 583-2412.