I added 122 species total to a ~3000sqft area using a mixture bare root perennials, mature container specimen, and seed(strategically sown re: chips)Light ranges from deep dry shade to partial sun, alleopathic S Magnolia. #nativeplants #Gardenwild #Gardensky #EcologicalGardening #RVA #VaNativePlants
Image is a photograph of lightening bugs in a dark woodland area witht the text " how suburbia could actually be the firefly's best hope for survival and how you can join me in that fight. the gardenwildguy.substack.com"
New article is LIVE on Substack. I think if you ask anyone about fireflies, they agree " there used to be more" than there are now. Did you know, we aren't even tracking their decline?
#RVA #Gardening #NativePlantGardening #NativeGardening #Ecology #EcologicalGardening #GardenSky #Virginia
Totally digging this new 📺 series (yaasssss that was a garden 🌱pun). TY @rebeccalovesplants.bsky.social
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for the personal and inspirational tours. #NativePlants #EcologicalGardening
A patch of densely packed Sunchokes (Helianthus tuberosus) bursting with mini yellow sunflowers
The same patch of Sunchokes, further away, showing the garden edge and the driveway (a car anyway) behind a wire fence (not visible)
A view of our yard, with gardens lining the path and fence, and the big patch of Sunchokes hiding the car.
Sunchokes, Jerusalem Artichokes, Topinambur, ... Why the European names for this indigenous plant? Samuel de Champlain found the native people of Nauset Harbor in modern day MA growing it. But it's not native to MA? Here are my thoughts.
#nativeplants #wildfood #foodforest #ecologicalgardening
Two photos of Midas Flies, showing off their wasp-like appearance belief by their google eyes, and the gold stripe on the top of their abdomens.
The Midas Flies discussed in our first episode have been poking around through the mulch and feeding on Common Milkweed flowers. They mimic spider-hunting wasps, but are harmless. The larvae may help the milkweeds by eating the Red Milkweed Beetle grubs off roots.
#ecologicalgardening #grownative
#birds #nativecaterpillars #ecologicalgardening Caterpillars are a critical food source for birds.vt.audubon.org/news/counting-conservati...
Colourul lettuce seeds package with funny name: Drunken Woman
Local ecological nursery Bermont Farmstead offers seeds and seedlings including this irresistible lettuce. #BuyCanadian #ShopLocal #EcologicalGardening belmont-farmstead.square.site
Cold night with a frost. Pulled the row cover off the potatoes in the hot bed and found this fella quite content in the double-layered frog sauna. . #gardening #ecologicalgardening #permaculture #wildlife
🌿 Ever wonder if that "native plant" is really native to your area? Historical plant records are incomplete, but Ecoregion Level 3 can be your guide! Our new blog explores how to make smart ecological gardening choices despite data gaps.
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De eerste twee moestuinbakken zijn gewoeld. Klaar voor een nieuw seizoen. #moestuin #ediblegarden #kitchengarden #ecologicalgardening
An all-star lineup of ecological gardeners & leaders in the native plant sphere: us06web.zoom.us/clips/share/... #nativeplants #ecologicalgardening
Moth with closed wings that look like tree bark, sitting on a red raspberry Side view
As previous Top view
Amazing camouflage on this moth found while picking raspberries
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More gardening hints from Rebecca McMackin
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