“The Chickadees Guide to Gardening” and talked about the scientific research that went into studying the relationship of a population of chickadees in Washington DC with Continue reading
March 7, 2019
Category Archives: Gardening for Wildlife
May 3, 2015
Plant Spotlight: Asclepias
Butterfly weed, Milkweed & Pluerisy root, are all different names for members of the Asclepias genus, pronounced Continue reading
March 8, 2015
Pollinators in Peril? Gardeners to the Rescue!
When I design a new perennial garden, I strive to create something that has a purpose other than being pretty. Specifically, I choose plants Continue reading
December 21, 2014
Happy Winter Solstice! What are those red berries…
Have you noticed those bushes with the bright red berries along roadsides and streams lately? The ones that really stand out against a fresh snow Continue reading
December 14, 2014
2014 Plant All-Star Review
The following plants made the cut for my 2014 All Stars list based on criteria including: visual appeal, uniqueness, or hardiness and ease of growing. Bulb category: Nectaroscordum siculum, previously known as Allium bulgaricum. Common name Sicilian Honey Lily. The following … Continue reading
December 7, 2014
Armchair Gardening: Margaret Roach’s Columbia County garden tour
Lately, I’ve been armchair gardening by looking over photos I took this past June when I visited the home of Continue reading
June 30, 2011
Jeffersonville (Behr Rd) Perennial Butterfly Garden
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June 17, 2011
Youngsville (Route 52) Native Perennial garden
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