If you want to attract and support pollinators, succession of bloom is an absolute imperative in any landscape. From early spring through late fall, different species of pollinators look for different types of plants at different times of year. And, some plants are much more useful to pollinators ... » Learn More about Creating a Succession of Bloom in the Native Garden
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The Pollinator Victory Garden: Winning the War on Pollinator Decline
Many pollinator species have suffered serious declines in recent years. It’s a serious problem for all of us since pollinators are responsible for the pollination of 80% of all flowering plants, and at least 30% of the food that we eat. Unfortunately, most of our landscapes offer little in the way ... » Learn More about The Pollinator Victory Garden: Winning the War on Pollinator Decline
Hellstrip and Streetscape Gardening with Native Plants
When it comes to hellstrips and streetscapes, putting “the right plant in the right place” has never been more important. Road salt, soil erosion, dogs, leaching from cement walkways, reflected heat and frequent neglect, all require plants that can stand up to the abuse. Learn the realities of rough ... » Learn More about Hellstrip and Streetscape Gardening with Native Plants
A Rose By Any Other Name…
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Dedicated rosarian? Rose admirer? Rose curious? If roses make you swoon or simply leave you wondering why they make so many others ... » Learn More about A Rose By Any Other Name…
Pines, Firs and Cedars Galore; How I Learned to Love Coneheads and Dance With the Conifers They Adore
Some of my best friends are coneheads; conifer geeks, really. Not all, mind you, but some. Enough. Definitely enough! And many of my favorite plants ...yep, they most certainly bear cones. I know, I know! To some this will sound like crazy talk. But for others it'll sound just like home. 'Pines, ... » Learn More about Pines, Firs and Cedars Galore; How I Learned to Love Coneheads and Dance With the Conifers They Adore