I'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 JournalOne fall several years ago, I found a volunteer flower on the edge of my woods, in a sunny spot. Despite having a yard full of pollinator-attracting plants, this volunteer had more activity than many of my other flowers blooming at the same time. Of course, I had to find out what it was. Eventually, ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalI think most people know that democratic Ukraine is in a fight for its existence against authoritarian Russia. What you might not know is that sunflowers are a powerful symbol for Ukrainians and the national flower for their country. In honor of Ukraine and the courage of its people, this spring, I encourage gardeners everywhere ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalConeflowers are wonderful plants for helping wildlife. Here are three reasons to add coneflowers to your garden. They are easy to grow Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, are native to North America and are members of the daisy family. Hardy from zones 3-9, they are easy plants to grow, very forgiving of different light exposures, ...
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 JournalIn my yard, after early spring bulbs and flowering shrubs, catmint is one of the first perennials to bloom. Along with dandelions and henbit, catmint is the big draw for bees, snowberry clearwing moths, and butterflies in late March and early April. Just this week, I saw two tiger swallowtail butterflies on one of my ...
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