When planning the vegetable garden, many of us look for disease-resistant varieties to avoid blight, mildew, and bacterial infections. But what about your flowers? It's no fun when your phlox or Monarda have powdery mildew, or your roses succumb to blackspot. The good news is that you can look for varieties that offer disease resistance ...
Read More | Pest PatrolAutumn is in the air, but the garden is far from finished. As I picked raspberries this morning while it was chilly enough to thwart the wasps, I thought of the pollinators and whether there were enough blossoms to keep them busy. Here are a few ideas for late-season blooms that will provide food for ...
Read More | Pest PatrolIf you've followed this blog for very long, you'll know I'm a fan of easy-care, drought-tolerant, wildlife-beneficial plants. One such gem that adds both ecological value and visual charm to my gardens is Drummond's aster (Symphyotrichum drummondii). This perennial is not only a feast for the eyes with its delightful blooms but also serves as ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalA good practice for butterfly and pollinator gardens is to ensure something is blooming from spring to fall. While many annuals keep producing until first frost, it can be tricky to find late-blooming perennials. Thankfully, fall asters are great for attracting pollinators. Asters feature in some of my best butterfly pictures. About asters Asters are ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalFall is here, bringing a promise of relief from scorching hot summer days. The last two weeks of September and the first of October are always busy in my yard. The butterflies arrive in clouds, often visitors from the south and west arriving on stiff winds. This year has been no different, and I thought ...
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