Monthly Archives: August 2014

Early August in the Garden

Echinacea tennesseensis is looking good! We have so many mushrooms growing in the shady grassy areas, I think I could make my own mushroom compost! This bumblebee was only one of many buzzing around the ‘Kent Beauty’ Oregano. Russian sage and Mexican hat are … Continue reading

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Planning the Perfect Pollinator Garden

To create a good habitat for bees, birds and butterflies, you need to provide the basics: food and water and places for them to hide from predators. Here’s a hummingbird hanging out near our honeysuckle vine. They like the vine for the nectar and … Continue reading

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