A White Rose
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White Roses from my garden July 2024 – Marion J Chard
Category: Gardening
A Saturday Mishmash
Ran across so many interesting items this weekend, so wanted to share them with you.
An invasive wildflower hitting Michigan
Lesser celandine is spreading quickly in lower Michigan, prompting an effort to combat this evasive European plant. However, in spite of the threat to native wildflowers, it is still legal to buy and sell within our state. A small group of advocates is pushing for regulations while urging gardeners to remain alert…
Monarchs are Gonna Love Me!
We usually have a wealth of butterflies in our yard, but knowing that monarch numbers have been dwindling, we want to do what we can to encourage their continued growth. So, today I bought two different species of milkweed, and I’m excited about the prospects.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The USDA has updated its hardiness zone map. Simply type in your zipcode to see if your area has changed. Mine went from a 5a to a 5b. Interesting…
No Mow May
My husband and I are taking up the practice of No Mow May, well at least as long as possible. Maybe you will want to try it too! Mowing your lawn less creates habitat and can increase the abundance and …