If 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 JournalI'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 JournalRattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium) is a native plant receiving more attention in gardening circles these days, particularly for pollinator gardens. I've had it growing in my yard for three years, and it is one of my favorite plants. Is rattlesnake master worth adding to your garden? Definitely. Weirdly Delightful Rattlesnake master looks like a thistle ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalI have a friend who once commented, “The promise of spring leans hard on you gardeners.” Oh, how right she is. Is it spring yet? I can almost taste it on the wind today. Soon, soon, my landscape teases. My daffodils are almost ready to start blooming, but they aren't very popular with pollinators if ...
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