Garden thugs—Chinese, European and Narrow Winged Mantises– are evil alien creatures from Asia. You DO NOT want them in your native plant garden. They are indiscriminate predators of all insects, including beneficial insects.
It’s Official!
Media Borough has been certified as a Bee City by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, thanks to the dedicated work of Linda Coulston
Land Stewardship or Environmental Disaster–Which Would You Choose?
Land stewardship is not just a feel good idea, it is essential to life on Earth. Without the biodiversity necessary to support wildlife, ecosystems will collapse and we will not be able to survive. We really are totally dependent on nature for our very existence on this planet.
Goldenrod—Star of Keystone Native Perennials
Goldenrod (Solidago) is truly the star of keystone native perennials. You are sure to find a goldenrod you and your insects will love, because there are eight species native to […]
Native Sunflowers: Essential for Native Plant Gardens
Native sunflowers are essential for native plant gardens because they have high wildlife value. They are a caterpillar host plant for 71 species of butterflies and moths. Imagine all the […]
Native Spring Ephemerals
I love native spring ephemerals. They are the first plants to bloom in my garden. After blooming, spring ephemerals disappear until next year. But they are important because they supply the […]