Did you know leaves and flowers form the largest, most dependable portion of the black bear’s annual diet? They seek tender plant parts with nutrients in a digestible, fluid form. In spring, many young plants fit that description. Early foods are catkins (flowers) of aspen, willow, hazel, and alder. Emerging leaves, grass, and small plantsContinue reading “Bears & Succulents”
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Bohemian Gardening
Boho style can be someone who likes to live an unconventional, artistic lifestyle. If you’re something of a free spirit, then naturally you’ll want the areas of your life where you spend the most time to reflect that. This chic style is very reminiscent of the hippie or bohemian look. It’s been popular for quiteContinue reading “Bohemian Gardening”
Taking care of Air Plants
Did you know the reason why this unique plant is nicknamed “Air Plants” because they get the majority of their nutrients from the air? Their true name is Tillandsia. Although air plants used to be a rare greenery, these hardy plants have become popular in the past couple years, so you can find them atContinue reading “Taking care of Air Plants”
Herbal Tea Garden
Our family is expanded our southern tea choices to a few herbal teas over the past few weeks. Herbal teas can come in a wide range of tastes and flavors and make a tempting alternative to sugary beverages or water. In addition to being delicious, some herbal teas have health-promoting properties. A tea gardenContinue reading “Herbal Tea Garden”
Gardening with Bees
During the spring and summer you will notice many bees in the flower gardens. Bees love bee balm, cosmos, Echinacea, snapdragons foxglove, and hosta in the summer. I have many of these flowers throughout my flower bed gardens. As for the fall season zinnias, sedum, asters, witch hazel and goldenrod are late bloomers thatContinue reading “Gardening with Bees”
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