It’s been quiet in the garden this week. The plants are plugging along, trying to survive these last few days of extreme heat before the weather settles down into more average temps, at least for a while. So, this week, instead of garden news, I’m going to recommend a book. I’ve been reading a lot […]
Power to the People Read More »
Invasive plants aren’t always what we think. This is creeping bellflower. It’s cute, it’s a pretty purple, the bees love it. And I hate it. I noticed this slim, delicate flower the first summer after I moved into my house. I thought, I’ll leave this alone and see what it turns into. Big mistake. Six
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I really want a butterfly weed in my milkweed garden. Their bright, deep orange blossoms look spectacular against their dark green leaves, they’re a native plant for my area and they’re part of the milkweed family, so—butterflies! But alas, the one I planted a couple weeks ago promptly died. Where did I go wrong?! It’s
My plant died! What to do when things don’t work out in the garden Read More »
Your standard blanket of green grass has gotten a bad rap over the years, especially as we’ve started to understand the connection between the disappearance of pollinators and the expansion of lawns. There’s been a big movement to get rid of turf grass altogether and replace it with the blooms pollinators need, including prairies. But
Lawns are not evil: 8 tips for making your lawn an ally Read More »
