Winter doesn’t have to be a lost season for your garden, especially with native plants. Many of our warm-weather favorites also have beauty and purpose to show after the growing season is over.
Plants for Winter Wonder Read More »
Hay fever, or seasonal allergy rhinitis (usually in the late summer or fall), can afflict 1 in 5 people. It causes itchy eyes, sneezing, and congestion. But do you know
Hay Fever – Goldenrods or Ragweed? Read More »
Containers have been used for gardening for a long time, of course, but we are so used to seeing cultivated plants in them that it’s easy to doubt that our native plants
Container Gardening with Native Plants Read More »
We noticed two sets of beautiful plant pairings to share with you this week to help give you ideas when filling your gardens at home. In these instances, both are
Plant Pairings for Moist and Dry Soil Read More »
Spring is really here, and more and more spring ephemerals are available now on our website. This week we have two new species ready: Blue Cohosh and Grand Merrybells. Take
Blue Cohosh and Grand Merrybells Read More »
While it’s still snowy and cold here in Central Ohio, spring flowers are looming ever closer on the horizon. To help you start thinking about some additions to your landscapes,
Plant Spotlights – Spring plants Read More »
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
Plant Asters, not mums! Read More »
Prairie with asters and goldenrod We’re reaching the time of year when many of our favorite perennials are done blooming for the year, and floral resources get harder for insects
Seeing Purple and Gold! Read More »
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) – Bright red flower spikes bloom in late summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and long-tongued bees including bumblebees. They prefer wet to moist soil, and can grow in
