I love spring when the branches of the Red Twig Dogwood begin to again glow a brilliant red. What an awesome sight. Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a great native plant to have in your landscape. From their white blossoms in the spring and deep green foliage in summer, to their rich red … [Read more...]
AccentNL has a New Look
You've probably noticed the Accent on Natural Landscaping website has a new look -- yep! Because it's maple syrup season, I decided to brighten up the website. I changed the background photo to a cheery fall Sugar Maple tree. Here's the original photo. Making Maple Syrup If you're inclined to … [Read more...]
Wild Ones Chapters Plant Sales
I'm pleased to announce that this is the time of the year many of the Wild Ones chapters hold their annual plant sales. It's a great opportunity to purchase native plants at a lucrative price to add to your landscape, while at the same time "talking to the choir" about native plants, pollinators and … [Read more...]
Gardening Alternatives
Last May I introduced you to a new book by Charlotte Adelman and Bernard Schwartz entitled Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees: Gardening Alternatives to Nonnative Species. It's a great companion book to their book entitled The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Day
Tomorrow is the holiday we call "Thanksgiving Day." Even though the future seems a little dismal these days with all the uncertainty and undoing our federal government seems to be struggling with, there is still much to be thankful for in our personal lives. For me, the spectacular summer … [Read more...]
More on Jumping Worms
Reference my earlier post on jumping worms inviting you to participate in a survey. Jumping worms,(Amynthas spp) have now been found in Winnebago County, just south of Outagamie County where I live. Here are a few more things you might want to know about this worm species: … [Read more...]
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