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 Plant Family: Apocynaceae Pronunciation: am-SOH-nee-uh […]
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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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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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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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Growing Native Plants at Home Growing Native Plants at Home – There’s never been a better time to grow native, with an engaged online presence the desire to grow native wild-flowers at home has never been stronger. Native plants simply belong and once clothed the planet in a localized protective blanket. I believe if we
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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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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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Direct Sowing Native Seeds at Home Direct sowing native seeds at home, is an easy solution to incorporating local or regionally native flowers to your existing garden or even starting a wild garden from scratch. Many perennials and annuals can benefit from being sown directly on a prepared seed-bed. Requiring little preparation and limited aftercare,
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Native Buttonbush or Cephalanthus occidentalis is a wonderful pollinator plant for any garden, the hardy shrub needs very little aftercare as long as certain criteria are met. Often included as the structural part of a rain garden planting design, the shrubby plant is a long flowering woody perennial that reaches over 6ft if left unpruned.
