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First Year Native Seedings: We've Got Flowers!
Here we are in late July and we finally have some flowers! Black-eyed Susan, Indian Blanket, Partridge Pea and Lemon Mint have bloomed and are ready to host our pollinator friends. The weather has been hot...
First Year Native Seedings: We've Got Flowers!
Here we are in late July and we finally have some flowers! Black-eyed Susan, Indian Blanket, Partridge Pea and Lemon Mint have bloomed and are ready to host our pollinator friends. The weather has been hot...
First Year Native Seedings: The Sequel
Alright folks...I'm sure you were waiting for the follow-up on first year seedings, so here we go! Below is a photo that shows the current growth of the plot. As...
First Year Native Seedings: The Sequel
Alright folks...I'm sure you were waiting for the follow-up on first year seedings, so here we go! Below is a photo that shows the current growth of the plot. As...
First Year Native Seedings
This time of year, we get a lot of questions about how to manage areas that were planted the previous fall, winter or spring. All the tips given in this...
First Year Native Seedings
This time of year, we get a lot of questions about how to manage areas that were planted the previous fall, winter or spring. All the tips given in this...
Clean Milkweed Seed with a Paper Bag!
If you're thinking about collecting and cleaning the milkweed seeds from your wildflower garden to share or sow, here's a harvesting tip. Before all that fluff tickles your nose, invades...
Clean Milkweed Seed with a Paper Bag!
If you're thinking about collecting and cleaning the milkweed seeds from your wildflower garden to share or sow, here's a harvesting tip. Before all that fluff tickles your nose, invades...
Stem Nurseries for Native Bees
Open any gardening catalog and you'll likely see this: Bee houses act as nurseries for cavity nesting bees. Bee houses aren't bad, but do require maintenance to be healthy for...
Stem Nurseries for Native Bees
Open any gardening catalog and you'll likely see this: Bee houses act as nurseries for cavity nesting bees. Bee houses aren't bad, but do require maintenance to be healthy for...
Is It Time to Sow? - When Should You Plant Nati...
The short answer? No. The heat of summer is better spent planning for a late fall seeding or in a patio chair with a cool beverage or BOTH! Buying seed...
Is It Time to Sow? - When Should You Plant Nati...
The short answer? No. The heat of summer is better spent planning for a late fall seeding or in a patio chair with a cool beverage or BOTH! Buying seed...