An imposter is blooming now in woodlands throughout Ohio, with bright yellow flowers that belie its negative impact on our North American ecosystems. In its native range, lesser celandine is
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Now is the time to be on the lookout for, and remove, one of our most aggressive (and potentially tasty) invasive species: garlic mustard (𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢). Garlic mustard was brought
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Spring migration is in full swing, and even more visitors have recently been spotted at the nursery! Despite this, bird populations are suffering far and wide due to habitat loss
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It was just announced that common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) will be added to Ohio’s list of invasive plants beginning on January 1st, 2026. All sales, propagation, and distribution of the
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With the days growing warmer, it can be very tempting to go out into our gardens and “tidy up” for spring. Removing old stems, clearing leaves, and putting down new
Spring Cleanup? Not So Fast. Read More »
Are you looking to make better use of the water on your property, or have a natural low spot that you don’t know what to do with? Installing a rain
As the plants go dormant in our gardens, many people feel the itch to “tidy up” by removing dead stems and other debris that are deemed unattractive. Before you do
Isabella Tiger Moth (Wooly Bear) Caterpillar ~ Polyphemus Moth Do you ever think about how Monarch butterflies migrate, but other species don’t? How do butterflies survive our Ohio winters, and
Ragweed vs Goldenrod ~ Goldenrod Have you, or someone you know, ever believed goldenrods (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘱.) to be the cause of severe fall allergies or hayfever? The truth is that
Goldenrods vs Ragweeds – Let’s Settle the Hay Fever Debate! Read More »
Around this time every year, the mums arrive. You see them everywhere, from hardware stores to grocery stores. They do provide color, sure. However, they don’t do much more than
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