Bulb Planting 101 – Bulbs in Fall Planting bulbs in Fall is more than just picking up a few bulbs from your local garden center. It’s a celebration of new life a joyous event that needs planning and preparation! If the sight of spring bulbs emerging through frozen earth and ice water, get’s the juices […]
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Tulips are popular around the World, often known as the soul of Spring, and historically symbolic for perfect love. Finding the perfect Tulip for your location can often be challenging, particularly as many of Tulip cultivar’s are fussy and short-lived. Tulips were found growing wild in Central Asia, and during the 16th century they were
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Native Plants in Profile: Fothergilla gardenii Coastal Witch Alder is a deciduous shrub renowned for its fragrant, bottlebrush-like flowers and stunning fall foliage. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet, with a similar spread. The foliage is oval-shaped, leathery, and dark green in color, turning vibrant shades of orange, red, and
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Embracing the Ever-Changing Beauty of the Garden – A Year-Round Journey In the heart of every garden lies a story waiting to be told, a narrative woven by the changing seasons and the intricate dance of flora and fauna. Working amidst nature’s canvas all year-round is a privilege, an experience that offers moments of reflection,
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Native Plant Profile: Baptisia australis is a springtime carnival of early-season color. – Common Name: Blue wild indigo – Scientific Name: Baptisia australis – Plant Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Pronunciation: The pronunciation of Baptisia australis is buhp-TIZ-ee-uh aw-STRAY-lis. Description: Baptisia australis is a perennial flowering plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage.
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Native Plants in Profile: Amsonia hubrichtii a plant for all seasons. Amsonia hubrichtii is a northeastern native that thrives in poor soils and full sun, making the thread-leaf bluestar a top five native perennial that thrives in the coastal or Atlantic region of the Eastern states. Common Name: Hubricht’s Bluestar or Eastern Thread-Leaf Bluestar Plant
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Oak tree Masting: Nature’s Cyclic Abundance to ensure species Survival In the grand tapestry of nature, certain events capture our attention and ignite our curiosity. One such phenomenon is oak tree masting, a remarkable reproductive strategy displayed-by certain oak species. With synchronized precision, these majestic trees produce an overwhelming abundance of acorns in periodic cycles.
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Aster ericoides Snow Flurry A must-have Fall perennial that surprises and over-performs. These tiny daisy flowers are a delight when most gardens have an autumnal look with golden tones and rustic shades. Aster ericoides Snow Flurry to your must-have plant list, and be-sure to check out my top five asters below for the pollinator friendly
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The Marvelous Monarch Butterfly: A Journey Across America. The monarch butterfly, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus, is one of nature’s most captivating and extraordinary creatures. This majestic insect undergoes a remarkable lifecycle, from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and finally, an elegant butterfly. What really sets the monarch apart is its incredible annual migration, spanning thousands
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5 Native Garden Plants that Attract Hummingbirds 5 native plants that attract hummingbirds – There are hundreds of wildflowers and plants that Hummingbirds will visit regularly to feed, in-fact as they migrate across the country they search for specific wild and garden plants to feed from, often resorting to feeders filled with sugar-water when flower
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