Purple-headed snezeweed flexing its stems Purple-headed sneezeweed, Helenium flexuosum, is said to have been named by Linnaeus after Helen of Troy; according to one legend, the flowers appeared on the spot where Helen’s tears fell. Whatever the source of the genus name, the species name flexuosum is derived from the Latin flexuosus, which means ‘bending’ … Continue reading Autumn Color in Summer Flowers| Lagniappe
A fallen ball moss cluster Essayist Joan Didion began her extraordinary White Album by saying, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Diana Losciale, friend, writer, and editor, declared in the tagline to her blog The Writing Life, “Everything is storyable.” Flannery O’Connor, who knew a thing or two about storytelling, often declared, “A … Continue reading Adding a Chapter to the Ball Moss Story| Lagniappe
A person’s personality is shaped by a variety of factors, such as their interests, how they respond to situations, and how they interact with others. While trees don’t have personalities … Read more The post Which Native Tree Are YOU? appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
The National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ program works with communities, schools, municipalities, and other local organizations to plant native trees across the country. With support from donors, NWF is … Read more The post Having Our Trees and Planting Them Too appeared first on The National Wildlife Federation Blog.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
First things first, turn off your outdoor lights at night. We do this every night but it's especially important now.| clay and limestone
Hardy, colourful and easy to grow. The post 14 grevillea varieties that will turn your garden into a colourful bird sanctuary appeared first on Better Homes & Gardens Australia.| Better Homes & Gardens Australia
Find out how and when to sow wildflower seeds, and which types to choose for your space.| BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Whenever anyone asks what is my favorite plant, of course, I can never answer. I usually have at least 3 or 4 plants that are my favorite on any given day. This could include the first plant I come across in the garden and the ones I read about at night. If push came to […] The post Pink Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris A Colorful Native appeared first on PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer.|
Botanical knowledge isn’t common. And if you are not careful, it can be deadly. While I love foraging in the wild I am careful in that I always positively identify| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
When one is hiking or driving and you notice some interesting or beautiful flowers, you may think that they would make a great addition to your garden. Although it may| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
One native shrub that doesn’t receive much positive attention is known as Prickly Ash. It can be easy to see how it gets it’s common name if you’ve ever tried| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
One of the most common lawn weeds in North America, perhaps second only to dandelions would be White Clover. This is a conspicuous weed that really stands out in a| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
Bee Balms are one of the more popular natives that is actually sold in nurseries around America. Well, at least cultivars of it are…but if you are a bit more| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
Blue Grama is a short, warm-season grass native to Western North America. Scientifically known as Bouteloua gracilis, it grows 6-24” tall in full sun and well drained soil. Naturally adapted| A Beginners Guide To Water Hemlock - The Deadliest Of Native Plants | GrowIt ...
Is this the BEST Sunflower for residential yards? We think so!| Growit Buildit
Last week, I saw a couple of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds whizzing around the nursery and perching in nearby trees. I love spotting these tiny and shiny birds—the only hummingbird native to New England. Even though this is the only species we typically see on the East Coast, they really pull their weight as pollinators; many native […]| Maine Audubon
Tropical blue water liles filling a Brazoria refuge pond Theoretically, Texas could claim four species of native water lily, although Nymphaea ampla, the dotleaf water lily common in Mexico and the Caribbean, is quite rare. On the other hand, the fragrant water lily (N. odorata) highlighted in my previous post and the so-called blue water … Continue reading From Bud to Blue| Lagniappe
American white waterlily ~ Nymphaea odorata As August heat rises, a variety of white flowers provides a cooling counterpoint to the season’s discomfort. At Lake Hyatt in east Texas, white wat…| Lagniappe
Join Gavin Schaefer at The Maurin Academy for a botany course on native plants! Learn to plant this fall! Register as a Patreon member.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
Thursday, September 254 – 6 p.m.Durham County Cooperative Extension | 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701RSVP BY CLICKING HEREPlease RSVP so we can know roughly how many peo … Continue Reading| Durham County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Eco-friendly gardening is a growing trend that certainly won’t be losing momentum anytime soon. After all, there’s really no downside to it! Whether you’re looking to start small with a container garden or go all out in your yard this year, we’ve got some foolproof tips that will have you well on your way to […] The post 5 Ways To Make Your Garden More Eco-Friendly first appeared on Plant Perfect.| Plant Perfect
Evelyn Beaury, Ph.D., is an Assistant Curator at the New York Botanical Garden. When planting a garden, it’s important to understand how the plants you choose will impact the surrounding ecosystem. In many nurseries, invasive species are often sold as ornamental plants—unintentionally introduced to the environment, and subsequently causing major environmental issues. About 50% of...| New York Botanical Garden
Discover three of the hardy, useful and sometimes adorable plant species that help shape Northwest Territories’ ecosystems and culture.| WWF.CA
Hooker’s eryngo ~ Eryngium hookeri Despite belonging to the same genus as the rattlesnake master shown in my previous post, the appearance of Hooker’s eryngo differs somewhat. Its flowe…| Lagniappe
Purple leatherflower ~ Clematis pitcheri A delightful aspect of Brazos Bend State Park is the variety of environments it contains. Lakes, prairie, woods, swampy areas, and even the Brazos River its…| Lagniappe
Discover why purple coneflower (echinacea purpurea) is one a favorite of the native plant community, benefiting pollinators and landscapes!| Inspired Epicurean
As we reach peak summer in southern Maine, it is hard not to think about climate change with every day that hits 90+ degrees. In addition to the heat, there are other extreme conditions that are being exacerbated by climate change. Although our native plants are adapted to a range of regional conditions, hitting those […]| Maine Audubon
Join us as the Extension Office (721 Foster St, Durham, NC) to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census!The Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Durham County a … Continue Reading| Durham County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Red Stem Ceanothus (Ceanothus sanguineus), also called Oregon Tea Tree, is a medium to large deciduous shrub that does well in sunny dry locations. This attractive plant also adds interest […]| East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Distric
Snowbrush (Ceanothus velutinus) is a low-growing, attractive evergreen shrub. The broad leaves are very slightly sticky on top, soft below, and have a spicy, aromatic fragrance on hot days (this […]| East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Distric
Long-leaf Oregon Grape (Mahonia nervosa) is also commonly known as low or dull Oregon grape. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub, often wider than tall, that is great for filling […]| East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Distric
Giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are the world’s largest trees by volume. In the wild, mature trees can reach up to 350 feet tall with trunks 20′-40′ in diameter, supported by […]| East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Distric
Bitter Cherry (Prunus emarginata) is an attractive deciduous shrub to small tree, varying in height from 6 to 45 feet tall. These trees typically live about 30-40 years. The bark […]| East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Distric
The coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), while not currently native to the Willamette Valley, is an iconic species of the Pacific coast in northern California and southern Oregon. Like its cousin […]| East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Distric
Click to view or download PDF of June 2025 Bulletin NOTE: If you use Mozilla Firefox the PDF may automatically download to your computerClickable links on email address, URLs and web page references In this issue:| California Horticultural Society
There is plenty more to PEI plant life than potato farms. Discover three emblematic native plant and tree species.| WWF.CA
A recent study published in the journal Science revealed that butterfly populations in the United States declined 22% between 2000 and 2020. The drop in the northeastern United States was even worse: 32.6%. Some of the data comes from butterfly … Continue reading →| The Natural Web
If you see a very active medium-sized butterfly, warm brown in color with darker brown lines across its wings, and eyespots near the outer wing edges, it may be a Little Wood-Satyr. This butterfly’s range includes most of the eastern … Continue reading →| The Natural Web
I love watching nature documentaries like those narrated by David Attenborough, but even more than that I love watching the natural wonders that surround me every day. This post features a few of my favorite sightings from 2022. Continue reading →| The Natural Web
As I rounded a bend while walking a trail on a cool day earlier this spring, I spotted a colony of wildflowers blooming a few inches above ground level. My first thought was that it must be Spring Beauty (Claytonia … Continue reading →| The Natural Web
Swift movement outside the window caught my eye, as a bird landed in a nearby tree branch. Was that a Cedar Waxwing? Cedar Waxwing Another bird came in for a landing. Two Cedar Waxwings Then anothe…| The Natural Web
New blooms surround old stones If you say “Broadway” to residents of southeast Texas, most will think of Galveston, where the street named Broadway serves as the city’s main thoro…| The Task at Hand
In the sweltering heat of Texas summers, growing fresh vegetables can be daunting, yet numerous resilient varieties thrive. Summer greens like amaranth and Malabar spinach flourish, alongside luffa…| Earthwise: Environmental Services Resources
Dr. Tallamy's Bringing Nature Home is a critical read to understanding how we can support wildlife. Use these book club questions as a guide!| Inspired Epicurean
Forests planted for carbon credits are permanently locking up NZ's landscapes, and could land us with more carbon costs, says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. The new report, Alt-F Reset: Examining the drivers of forestry in New Zealand, says that Radiata pine is really the only| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
Here are some highlights from the past few Native Nature Shares. What is Native Nature Share? It’s a monthly get-together at Warner Park Nature Center: “an opportunity to learn from eac…| SIDEWALK NATURE
One of the more aggressive native flowers that has potential to be used in landscaping is the Blue Mistflower. This beautiful little gem holds an…| Growit Buildit
Ok - so one characteristic most of us can admire in a flower is a sweet smelling flower. Well, I decided to compile this rather…| Growit Buildit
I've been growing over five different types of mountain mint for years....I'll teach you what you need to know| Growit Buildit
SARA WEANER COOPER and her husband, Evan Cooper, bought their first home a couple of years ago, and before long, undertook transitioning the front lawn organically from mown grass into a meadow. In a recent| A Way To Garden
So I haven’t really been keeping up with this blog and frankly I am not sure of its fate. Since I haven’t been updating it regularly like I once did, this blog has turned into more of a static website, and I think that is fine. I think the value of this blog lies in is utility as reference and as a resource to cover topics in depth, but after eight (!) or so years, I find many of the issues with native plants and wildlife gardening keep coming up, so rather than reposting an old article...| Montana Wildlife Gardener
This September, my wife and I will each teach a class through the Missoula County Public Schools Lifelong Learning Center. We each taught classes last year; Marilyn taught a class on composting, and I taught one on native bees and building a native solitary nesting bee box. | Montana Wildlife Gardener
Little Free Library #12129 is in action! This has been on my project list for over a year, and I am glad to get it crossed off. | Montana Wildlife Gardener
I had a lot of fun talking about native plants, native| Montana Wildlife Gardener
Biscuitroot (Lomatium ambiguum)| Montana Wildlife Gardener
Although I’ve been spending a lot of time posting on this blog about birds, and spending time in the garden watching birds, it has been our new chickens. | Montana Wildlife Gardener
In general, our garden is our bird feeder- we planted native plants and created habitat to suit birds' primary food- insects. And it has worked well, though it is not your traditional "birder's garden". I feel like I have written this post before (and probably better), but it is a good reminder this time of the year. For several years I have had mixed feelings for bird feeders, and I have stopped using bird feeders through summer, spring and fall. I have stopped using seed feeders alt...| Montana Wildlife Gardener
By Julie Michaelson While touring a friend’s garden this spring, we noted some of the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) she planted had strayed far from its intended location. What used to […]| Bee City USA
Do you want to grow Milkweed but don't want it to take over your yard? Here are 8 species of Milkweed that do not spread!| Growit Buildit
All that you need to know to grow and care for Hairy Beardtongue. I've been growing these plants for years and have learned a thing or two, and will share it with you!| Growit Buildit
I’m sharing my backyard garden plans for 2024, what I’ve done so far, and a few emotional benefits this hobby offers.| Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived
In the last post I focused on the unfocused, in a manner of speaking. The images in that post have a somewhat dreamy style with soft backgrounds and gentle colors. Using a wide aperture and separat…| bluebrightly
Restoring local land, from Oakland creeksides to Boulder native plant garden to Maui forest. Reverent work restoring people to land.| Priscilla Stuckey
Look, I'm going to cut to the chase. I've been growing Pawpaw trees from seed for several years, and have refined my methods to achieve…| Growit Buildit
Keen to see Nashville Mustard while it lasts? It only blooms a few weeks each spring, and now’s the time. Why go see it? It’s yellow and gorgeous, it’s a mini superbloom, it’s a good photo op, and …| Sidewalk Nature