Late Summer in Rita's Indiana Garden - Fine Gardening
Explore Rita Kirkendall's vibrant garden in Northwest Indiana, brimming with colorful flowers, butterflies, and pollinators.| Fine Gardening
As mentioned in previous posts, on July 21st I returned to Lake Erie Metropark after a six-week absence due to the heat, humidity, stormy weather and wildfire smoke. On July 21st I visited this venue, not once, but twice. The … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
“Leave your leaves” has become an increasingly common mantra each fall. However, until recently little to no scientific research had been done to quantify impacts of leaving your leaves in a typical suburban yard. We discuss the results of that research and actionable steps that you can take in your own yard.| | Backyard Ecology™
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a beautiful native plant that can be found throughout most of the eastern U.S. and makes a great addition to pollinator and native plant gardens. It can grow in a variety of sunny to mostly sunny conditions and will provide instant gratification in the form of bright yellow flowers the first year. Those flowers will benefit a wide variety of butterflies, bees, flower flies, and seed-eating insects.| | Backyard Ecology™
Growing native plants is the best way to attract and support hummingbirds. Here are 10 of my favorite ones to grow in eastern U.S. gardens.| | Backyard Ecology™
Join us as we talk with Jim McCormac about the fascinating world of moths and why gardening for moths is so important for any backyard ecologist.| | Backyard Ecology™
Learn about 9 native blueberries that are native to at least some part of the eastern U.S. and can be purchased from native plant nurseries.| | Backyard Ecology™
Learn about 10 species of milkweed that are native to most of the eastern U.S., pros and cons of using them in your home garden, and responsible ways to obtain them.| | Backyard Ecology™
Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is a beautiful, native groundcover that produces yummy berries and supports a wide range of pollinators and wildlife.| | Backyard Ecology™
Explore Rita Kirkendall's vibrant garden in Northwest Indiana, brimming with colorful flowers, butterflies, and pollinators.| Fine Gardening
