Our Green Planet is facing a crisis and demands immediate action to restore its natural balance. The Earth, our green planet, is a breathtaking tapestry of ecosystems, teeming with life in all its forms. However, in recent times, our planet has been facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens its delicate balance. Human activities, driven by […]
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Our Native Plants This poem, born from a place of frustration and concern, resonates with the urgent need for change. It speaks to the lack of sufficient effort directed toward mitigating the devastating effects of global warming and the ongoing decline of our planet. I am frustrated by the lack of action and the pressing
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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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 A Movement to Restore Balance and Biodiversity In recent years, the drive to grow native plants at home has gained remarkable momentum. With social media communities, dedicated blogs, and local organizations championing the benefits of native plants, it’s never been easier—or more important—to get involved. Growing native plants is more
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Designer Tulips for a Wild Flower Meadow in Springtime Tulips are celebrated worldwide, often regarded as the “soul of spring” and historically symbolic of perfect love. However, finding the right tulip variety for your location can be challenging, as many cultivated tulip varieties are delicate and short-lived. Tulips, originally found growing wild in Central Asia,
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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.
Blue Sea Holly – How to Sow, Grow and Enjoy 5 of the Best Eryngium for Full-Sun Gardens. Blue Sea Holly is a striking, architectural, often silverized annual or short-lived perennial thistle you will want to grow from seed. Often seed in designer gardens, blue sea holly brings a bold dramatic effect to any garden.
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Echinacea Coneflower is a native wildflower, at home in the garden or meadow, and known as one of the top ten native pollinator plants to grow from seed at home.
Lavender Hyssop Agastache Native Wild Flower Herb Garden Pollinator Plants to Grow at Home Agastache Lavender Hyssop a native wildflower, at home in the herb garden and known as one of the top ten native pollinator plants to grow from seed at home. Fill your garden with wildlife by growing these anise-scented pollinator magnet perennials
Support Monarch Butterflies with Five of the best Milkweed to grow at home.
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Mexican Sunflowers – How to Sow, Grow and Enjoy these Fun Fast Growing Summertime Annual. Masses of bright orange, red or yellow sunflowers from the fast growing mexican native perennial or frost tender annual. Hard to believe that by simply sowing a few of these Tithonia rotundifolia Orange Mexican Sunflowers in spring you can create
Learn to Grow Seeds at Home – A Life-Lesson in Gratitude Why grow your own plants from seed? Growing plants from seeds is a great way to fill a garden on a budget. You’re spoiled for choice compared to local garden centers or box stores with a limited selection of plants. Plus, glossy magazines promise such beautiful blooms
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