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 native species that embrace the heat of early … [Read more...]
Monarchs Need Milkweed
The brilliant orange contrasted by jet black accents are the unmistakable flashes of color showcased by the monarch butterfly. Grace and elegance are words that come to mind when thinking of this wonderful species floating about in a garden. But there is more to the story than simply the sheer beauty of this fascinating creature. Every year this delicate, little butterfly … [Read more...]