Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Years ago when I moved to North Carolina after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I knew I wanted to start a pollinator garden. I knew I wanted to plant milkweed for
Spring Has Arrived! Here are 10 Ways to Make Your Yard Welcome for Hummingbirds, Pollinators, and Butterflies
Love hummingbirds? And butterflies? Want to welcome native bees to your yard? These animals are all so wondrous to see in our yards, flitting about and making us smile, oblivious
Weekly Puzzler Answer #215
Last week’s puzzler, an aggressive vine that is prone to smothering everything in its path is Kudzu, Pueraria montana, commonly referred to as “the vine that ate the South.” Native
Weekly Puzzler Answer #210
Hello to you and happy weekend! Did you recognize the puzzler from last week? It is a vine that readily takes over anything and everything in its path. I was
Weekly Puzzler #211: Thorny Shrub with Leaves That Turn Red
On a recent walk in the woods behind my house, I noticed many of these thorny shrubs growing. They were mixed in with the ramps and the ferns and the
Weekly Puzzler #210: A Vigorous, Aggressive, Fast-growing Vine
I feel certain you’ve likely seen this next invasive plant around town or in a neighborhood by you. It is often used as a ground cover or climbing vine to