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Wahoo adds hot pink fall color
I’m thoroughly enjoying the hot pink pods of our Eastern wahoo tree (Euonymus atropurpureus). I especially appreciate it this time of year when most of our fall color is gone. When we find it in the...
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Magical frost flowers – again
It was just slightly below freezing this past week, and I didn’t think the temperature was quite cold enough for “frost flowers” (ice formations). However, I looked out the window and saw something...
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Solstice surprise
After an early morning rain, some of the backyard trees and shrubs glistened with raindrops. With camera in hand, I decided to take a closer look. I didn’t have much luck capturing images of the...
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Pussy Willow Blooms
Three years ago, I planted a native Pussy Willow (Salix discolor). I’ve always been intrigued by their early fuzzy buds, and I knew they were good source of early nectar for pollinators. (more…) The...
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Butterfly and Native Plant Resources and Images
I appreciate everyone who is giving monarchs and other butterflies a helping hand, and I want to support them however I can. One way to do that is by sharing resources I’ve created and photos I’ve...
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Blazing Stars and Tiger Swallowtail
The tall, purple spikes of Blazing Stars (Liatris) are now the brightest spot in the backyard and we’ve been enjoying them immensely. We aren’t the only ones who like these flowers. Various bees and...
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Open Native Plant Yard – Sat., July 17
Our native plant yard is now 16 years old, and we’re hosting a drop-in for anyone who is interested. I still remember when we began, how much it helped to see other native plant gardens. We also enjoy...
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Plant Sale – this Saturday, May 7th
I’m looking forward to the Down to Earth Garden Club’s 2022 plant sale this weekend. It has been the source of several of my native plants over the years, including these Ostrich Ferns in this recent...
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Visit the butterfly house at Luna’s
A friend and I had a fun outing last week to the butterfly house at Luna’s Coffee, Wine and Butterfly Farm at 109 Springdale Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356. A bed of brightly colored zinnias leads to...
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Backyard spring wildflowers
It was great to go out in the yard today and find several colorful blooms, including these familiar wildflowers – click any image to see it larger. I hope you’re enjoying some warmer weather and...
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