I remember the first time one of my orchids dropped its last bloom, and the tall, elegant flower spike turned brown and brittle. One day, my orchid had lots of flowers, and then, suddenly, it was bare. It felt like something had gone wrong overnight. But here’s what I’ve learned after growing orchids alongside everything from perennials to …
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Valentine’s Day Plants That Last Longer Than a Bouquet
If you’re shopping for a plant for your Valentine, you are already winning. Bouquets are lovely… for about five days. Then they become a sad science experiment on the kitchen counter. But Valentine’s Day plants? Those are gifts that keep growing. They bloom again, they live on, and they remind your favorite person of you long after February …
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4 Reasons Why the Native Eastern Red Cedar is Great for Wildlife
Drive down a rural dirt road or along an old fence line, and you will almost certainly spot the familiar silhouette of an eastern red cedar. For generations, these trees have anchored field edges, stabilized soils, and even supplied rot-resistant fence posts. More importantly, eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) plays a critical ecological …
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Discover the Charm of Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a unique, late-blooming shrub known for its striking, spidery yellow flowers that appear from late fall into early winter, as well as its amazing fall color. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it offers significant benefits to local wildlife and a rich history as an herbal remedy and dowsing tool. About …
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Brighten Your Winter Garden: Growing and Landscaping with Winterberry
Winterberry, Ilex verticillata, is a deciduous holly renowned for the stunning display of brilliant red berries (also called drupes) that last on bare branches throughout the winter months. This native shrub is not only a spectacular landscape feature but also provides crucial support for local wildlife. About Winterberry If you take a walk …
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10 Common Garden Plants You Might Not Know Are Invasive
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 …
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