American Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum tirlobum) -- I've had this shrub growing at the back edge of my prairie for as long as I can remember, and I've never really noticed it much. It's in the hedgerow we've created to camouflage the industrial park that lies beyond our property. But this year … [Read more...]
Labor Day Thoughts
Labor Day is a good day to reflect on life and the work we put into maintaining our natural environment when sometimes all around us seem to be so unconscious of its importance. Take the time to get outside today and just savor nature and the web of life of which we are so blessed to be a part. … [Read more...]
Red-Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) on Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana)
https://youtu.be/maKHeuPmpAk This rather tattered Red-Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) butterfly was nectaring on a native clematis vine known as Virgin's Bower (Clematis Virginiana). The clematis grows beautifully in a partially shaded fence on the west side of our swimming pool, and … [Read more...]
Elderberry
Elderberry is blossoming in my yard right now. I love its lacy-looking blossoms. I was surprised to learn in researching this lovely shrub that there are several native species that grow in the Midwest: Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa), Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), and American Black … [Read more...]
Trees & Shrubs for Early Pollinators
I am pleased I was finally able to attend the Design with Nature Conference held by the Wild Ones Minnesota Chapters. A presentation by Heather Holm, author of Pollinators of Native Plants, on "natives bees and their role as pollinators of native plants and cultivated blueberries" brought me some … [Read more...]
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