Baby’s breath (Gysophilia paniculata)
Okay, close your eyes and what do you see when you think of baby’s breath. Delicate, tiny white flowers? Wedding bouquets? Summer days? Invasive species? Wait, what? Not what you were thinking, right?
White Roses from my garden July 2024 – Marion J Chard
Ran across so many interesting items this weekend, so wanted to share them with you.
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…
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.
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…
