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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