Butterfly Tip: Weed Not Want Not
Butterflies are uber popular right now it the gardening world, and from decorations to special garden… [more]
Dobsonflies and Statement Pieces
Letting my dog out for her morning small business development, I noticed something large and buggy moving… [more]
Wild Phlox Photos
One of my favorite wildflowers are the Wild Phlox that grow on the edges of woodlands in Maryland. I've… [more]
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Butterfly Tip: Weed Not Want Not
Butterflies are uber popular right now it the gardening world, and from decorations to special garden plots especially designed to attract them, there are a myriad of ways to get your butterfly fix in the garden! You can try things like adding butterfly friendly water features to your yard, or planting shade trees that act [...]
Dobsonflies and Statement Pieces
Letting my dog out for her morning small business development, I noticed something large and buggy moving around in the grass near the pup’s favorite spot. It was big, had it’s tusks and antennae tangled up in the grass, and was no less than 4-5 inches long. Yeah verily it was another Dobsonfly – a [...]
Wild Phlox Photos
One of my favorite wildflowers are the Wild Phlox that grow on the edges of woodlands in Maryland. I’ve found it impossible to resist picking bundles of the fragrant flower while I walk my dog on the Gwynns Falls Trail here in Baltimore. Wild Phlox are so airy and delicate. They make a great filler [...]
Attracting Black Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillars
Gardening for Butterflies is growing in popularity, and it’s a three season love affair that can take you from spring cocoons to fall migrations! Try these host plants for Larvae and Caterpillars to use in the flower garden, and raise your own butterflies! Growing Flowers For Black Swallowtail Caterpillars: Parsley Carrot Queen Ann’s Lace Dill [...]
Partial Shade Container Garden; Indoor Tropicals and Exterior Annuals
When it’s warm outside, show your interior plants some love by giving them a little freedom! Try mixing indoor plants with your exterior annuals, and building them into your container designs! This happy cocophany of color and texture is a montage of interior and exterior leafy greens. Ingredients: Caladium Spider Plant Zebra Striped Wandering Jew, Zebrina [...]
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Dobsonflies and Statement Pieces
Letting my dog out for her morning small business development, I noticed something large and buggy moving around in the grass near the pup’s favorite spot. It was big, had it’s tusks and antennae tangled up in the grass, and was no less than 4-5 inches long. Yeah verily it was another Dobsonfly – a [...]
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Inverted Bell Water Feature
I love water features! Have I mentioned that? What’s that? Too many times? Well, cover your eyes land-lovers, cause here comes another one! Take a look at this inverted Bell urn. Not only does it look mottled and textured, like a historic artifact, which I love, but it also is a really creative use of [...]
