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Partridge Pea: Butterfly Host Plant & Pollinator Plant

Garden Experiments — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:41:33 +0000

Summer is the time of the year that you’ll see the bright yellow flowers of partridge pea blooming along the side of the road or along streams and ditches. They will continue to flower from late summer to early fall. Creates Food for Pollinators & Wildlife This little plant packs a mighty punch when it […]

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The Beauty of Decay in the Winter Garden

Garden Experiments — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 21:30:44 +0000

The last couple of weeks the weather has been down right cold! Well, for Mississippi standards it was cold. Highs in the 20’s and lots of wind – that always makes me curl up in lots of blankets and not want to go outdoors. Brrrr! But the cold front passed us by and now the […]

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Fall Asters: Purple Blooms for Bees, Butterflies, & Beauty

Garden Experiments — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:18:18 +0000

Fall in the southeast still tends toward the warmer temps, which means that bees and butterflies are still hanging around. The scorching heat and sun of the late summer has often killed off many of the most prolific flowering plants, meaning there are less flowers for the pollinators to feed on. Adding a few fall-flowering […]

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My 2016 Fall Planter

Garden Experiments — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:33:19 +0000

I’m not cheap, I’m frugal. When it comes to my garden, that means I often repurpose plants from one planting or flower bed into another one. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? In this case, I repurposed a croton from a container garden that had long outgrown its original pot and mixed it in with […]

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The 5 Best Southeastern Trees for Fall Color

Garden Experiments — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:22:30 +0000

Many of our Southeastern forests are dominated by oaks and pines, which don’t have much color in the fall. If you want vivid fall color in your backyard, these are some of the trees that shine. 1. Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) With so many cultivars to choose from, you’ll be able to find the right […]

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Pineapple Sage Brings Fall Color & Butterflies

Garden Experiments — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 19:14:58 +0000

I’m in love with all salvias. They grow really well and are so popular with hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. And did I mention they are beautiful? That’s the perfect combination for my garden. The pineapple sage is no exception. Attract Butterflies with Pineapple Sage This past summer, it was a delight to discover that cloudless sulphur […]

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December Garden Visitors

Garden Experiments — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:20:38 +0000

Our December weather has been unusual this year. It took a long time before our first freeze and then we’ve had a couple of days here and there that were in the 70’s. But, as always, after warm winter weather, a bad storm follows. Because of the bouts of warmer temperatures, I’ve had some fun […]

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The Hummingbirds are Coming! Fall Migration of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

Garden Experiments — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:58:00 +0000

The fall migration of hummingbirds is underway, so you might be seeing more of the tiny birds in your garden this month if you live in the Southeast. Male hummingbirds are the first to migrate, followed by immature males and females. So keep an eye out for that flash of a ruby throat and keep […]

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Bear’s Foot or Hairy Leafcup

Garden Experiments — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:55:59 +0000

Native to the eastern United States, up to Michigan, and across to Texas and Kansas (see the distribution map), this perennial plant can be found in forest gaps, along the edges of fields and forests, in thickets, bottomlands, and grasslands. It can grow in full sun or part shade and tolerates a wide range of […]

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Echinacea species – Flowering plants for bees, butterflies, and birds

Garden Experiments — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:18:31 +0000

Butterflies and bees love coneflowers in the genus Echinacea. You are probably familiar with purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), but many cultivars are now available in various colors: red, pink, white, orange, yellow, cream, green, and gold. There are even Echinacea flowers with double blooms. Natives vs Cultivars Echinacea is native to the central and eastern […]

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