Cold mornings and frost coatings are no hindrance to those in aster family. They bloom despite the signs of colder weather.
Each species has a slight trademark with unique qualities that differentiate it from the other siblings.
The Natural Garden – Late Summer Edition
The natural garden is in it’s prime late summer. Some plants are beginning to bloom while other species have gone to seed.
Early Summer Blooms – Five Perennials
The mark of a successful pollinator garden is not simply the amount of flowers present in a space but the consistency in which blooms are present during the changing seasons. This will ensure healthy foraging opportunities for a multitude of pollinators without large gaps of nectar ‘famine’ in between. There are a number of species that embrace the heat of…
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Chickadees, Erosion Control & Herbal Tea
This native shrub is great for erosion control, has stunning winter interest and provides valuable food for birds and wildlife during our long Canadian winters.
Do I have a female plant?
Is there actually a gender difference between plant species? There is! But not for every native species. Find out which species have these unique qualities.