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Why Keystone Native Plants?
Why keystone native plants? You may have heard that we are losing species at an accelerated rate due to climate crisis and loss of habitat. Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware […]
The Fascinating Great Black Wasp
The first time I saw a great black wasp on my mountain mint, I was mesmerized by its shiny black body and iridescent black/purple wings glowing in the sunlight. The […]
Swamp Milkweed: Monarch Favorite
The milkweeds—swamp milkweed, common milkweed and butterfly weed—are excellent additions to the native plant garden. But in my opinion, swamp milkweed is the star of the milkweed show. Swamp milkweed […]
If You Plant It, They Will Come
It’s true–if you plant it they will definitely come. What will come? Hummingbirds! In addition to delighting you, they will be a great learning opportunity for your kids. Here’s a […]
Are Deer Eating Your Native Plants?
The bane of every gardener is a herd of deer bent on eating your prize native plants. It’s so discouraging to have all that labor and money you invested eaten overnight! How […]