Coreopsis, also known as Tickweed is a delightful drought-tolerant and long-blooming flower. They are lovely as a border or in gardens, but I love them towards the end of summer in pots. Their deep jewel tones nod to the upcoming autumn season. Like daisies, coreopsis are showy and sturdy. They are native to North America, growing in ...
Read More | Container CornerI've always had coreopsis in my yard, that is, until my plants were wiped out by coreopsis beetles a few years ago. I didn't plant any last year, and I hoped without any food during a harsh year for plants and insects, maybe the beetles would die off. So I planted some again this year, ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalEvery spring, a friend posts a meme saying something to the effect of: If your gardens aren't being eaten, they aren't part of the ecosystem. I think there's truth to that. Chances are good that if your gardens are pest free, you're either applying pesticides, many of which aren't very good for the environment, or ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalToday’s blog is going ramble a bit, with the theme, “What is in my yard today?” I’ll follow up on a few previous blogs, and I’ll take you on a tour of weeds, wildflowers, butterflies, and a few random other things I captured with my camera as I wandered my property this afternoon. While it ...
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