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by Timothy Kane One of the signature native plants for the eastern garden, Monarda didyma, is a plant of many common names including beebalm, bergemont and Oswego tea to name a few. To the numerous pollinators that are attracted...
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Sisyrinchium angustifolium, or blue eyed grass, is one of the most unique native perennials you might grow in your native garden. Part of its uniqueness stems from its air of mystery…Is it a grass that blooms like an...
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by Tim Kane As Spring rolls along, the sun is higher in the sky and all of us are focused on the coming season with more than a bit of anticipation. This anticipation, known in some circles as spring fever, is very...
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There are some indispensable shrubs that are must haves for early pollinator support in the home landscape. Of course, size and exposure can limit use of some of these great woody plants but here are some examples of woody shrubs that provide a great source of pollen along with other support that is crucial to native birds and pollinators.
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Trees are an essential part of any pollinator supporting garden and tend to be overlooked. Why? Great question! Maybe it is because we take them for granted because trees feel so ‘long term’ and not a part of the eye level landscape view. Whatever the reason, trees are so crucial to any native pollinator supporting garden, it may be time to rethink native trees and make a better effort to include them in our overall landscape thoughts and plans.
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