Attracting pollinators at night We are familiar with day-blooming flowers and day-visiting insects, bees, butterflies, flies and a few others. Such flowers are likely to produce more nectar at night; they also release aromas that the moths are well attuned to and that enable them to find the flowers After dark, moths and bats takeContinue reading “Night time pollinators”
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Changing our Blog
Hi everyone, We have some exciting news to share with all of our followers and supporters. We are gradually changing our blog name from Flymeawaycreations.blog TO : the-dirty-hoe.com, so we can expand more platforms in the future.Β As the sole blogger to our shop I am always thinking more waysΒ on how to reach newContinue reading “Changing our Blog”
Growing Montrose Apple Cactus
Monstrose apple cactus with undulating, twisting, sculptural stems, this plane of the cereus hildmannianus stands out within the genus. This beautiful cacti can reach up to 23 ft outdoors, but indoors can vary to smaller size. They can bloom with stunning white flowers, which awaken at night. Attracting pollinating hummingbirds, bats, and insects throughout theContinue reading “Growing Montrose Apple Cactus”
Growing Medicinal herbs
Growing beneficial medicinal herbs will positively thrive in containers placed right on your porch or patio. Many can even double as attractive houseplants, the likes of which may arouse the botanical curiosity of friends and neighbors. These hand-picked herbs will round out any medicine chest and add beauty to your home. Adaptogens, first-aid herbs, digestives,Continue reading “Growing Medicinal herbs”
Planting Echinacea
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. This flower is well-loved not only for its beauty and its abilityContinue reading “Planting Echinacea”
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