A dozen years ago I saw my first Giant Swallowtail butterfly when it stopped by to nectar on the wildflowers. It superficially resembled an ...| www.clayandlimestone.com
For years I thought the name of this plant was angelpod! Although angelpod is not its name, I think you'll agree with me that our Wild...| www.clayandlimestone.com
I am taking a July break, but didn't want to leave you without a few good listens and reads. Please feel free to add any of your recommendations in the comments on this post or in social media where this will be posted. xo| clay and limestone
When I walk the rolling hills of this neighborhood I can still see pollinator friendly lawns in front of the 1950s ranch houses and the woo...| www.clayandlimestone.com
Dear readers, There are far too many lovely native wildflowers that are underappreciated or overlooked and Scutellaria parvula is one of t...| www.clayandlimestone.com
Maianthemum racemosum (formerly known as Smilacina racemosa ) is a colonizer that is spreading very slowly beneath Viburnum rafidulum in m...| www.clayandlimestone.com
I love Trillium cuneatum and revel in its spring emergence every year. It's been years since I showcased this beauty and I think it's a perf...| www.clayandlimestone.com
I am not shy about sharing photos of my blooming Ozark witch hazel. Nor do I shy away from making it a Wildflower Wednesday star every few ...| www.clayandlimestone.com
Dear Clay and Limestone readers, I've been assessing whether to keep posting the monthly nature challenge. The overarching theme of this blog for a very long time has been about taking care of nature. It's what I do as a gardener, it's what I write about and it's what I encourage all of you to do. January 2025 will be the start of the fourth year of the taking care of nature challenges and it's still relevant in the midst of the many challenges facing wildlife today, so I've decided to keep o...| clay and limestone
December 2024 Wildflower Wednesday: Parade of Stars| clay and limestone
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It's the First Wednesday Taking Care of Wildlife In Our Gardens Challenge and I'm here to talk about leaves.| clay and limestone
It's rough and tumble wildflower time in my garden and that makes me happy. The take care of themselves Autumn beauties are shining.| clay and limestone