Garden Experiments
For the love of gardening and wildlife habitat
During the day, I love watching the bees and butterflies fluttering from flower to flower in my garden. These are the insect pollinators we typically think of when planting pollinator gardens - the ones we see during daylight hours. Did you know that once the sun goes down, another set of important pollinators goes to work? These are the night …
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There is one pollinator in your garden that might surprise you. It flies and moves just like a hummingbird, but it’s not a bird. It’s an insect – a hummingbird moth. There are four hummingbird moth species found in North America, but you are most likely to see the snowberry clearwing or the hummingbird clearwing. These are common throughout …
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Have you ever found a plant in a garden center that caught your eye, then planted it in your garden, only to have it start taking over? It can be quite the surprise! Many popular ornamental plants are actually invasive species that spread quickly and can disrupt local ecosystems. But don’t worry! This short guide will help you identify some of …
Continue Reading about 10 Common Garden Plants You Might Not Know Are Invasive
When I was learning to identify plants, the leaves of boxelder used to trip me up. To me, they looked so much like poison ivy. However, there are a few key features that can help you tell the difference between these two plants. Boxelder Maple Similarities with Poison Ivy The leaves and leaflets of these two plants have a similar appearance. …
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