Going Native Richmond
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I am a Virginia Master Naturalist. I'm sharing my journey of converting my suburban half acre yard into a no-lawn native plant paradise!
Feel free to ask me questions about Virginia native plants!
#Virginia #nativeplants #goingnative
Feel free to ask me questions about Virginia native plants!
#Virginia #nativeplants #goingnative
A monarch butterfly was "born" this morning in my yard! First thing it will do is eat the egg shell.
May 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A monarch butterfly was "born" this morning in my yard! First thing it will do is eat the egg shell.
Fourth annual Richmond VA Native Plant Garden Open House is May 10 and May 17! Free, no tickets. Details here: sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
Native Plant Garden Open House - Native Plant Garden Open House
Fourth Annual
Richmond Area
Native Plant Garden Open House
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9am to 1pm
Rain or shine See location information below! 15 wonderful gardens!
See how peo...
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May 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Fourth annual Richmond VA Native Plant Garden Open House is May 10 and May 17! Free, no tickets. Details here: sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
Native plant enthusiast: "I've got cats on my Zizea! Hope this one isn't embarrassed to have a pic with its frass!"
Translation: "I've got black swallowtail caterpillars on my Golden Alexanders (Zizea aurea)! Hope this one isn't embarrassed to have a pic with its poop!"
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Translation: "I've got black swallowtail caterpillars on my Golden Alexanders (Zizea aurea)! Hope this one isn't embarrassed to have a pic with its poop!"
#nativeplants #goingnative
May 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Native plant enthusiast: "I've got cats on my Zizea! Hope this one isn't embarrassed to have a pic with its frass!"
Translation: "I've got black swallowtail caterpillars on my Golden Alexanders (Zizea aurea)! Hope this one isn't embarrassed to have a pic with its poop!"
#nativeplants #goingnative
Translation: "I've got black swallowtail caterpillars on my Golden Alexanders (Zizea aurea)! Hope this one isn't embarrassed to have a pic with its poop!"
#nativeplants #goingnative
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The gov is proposing removing indirect causes of mortality, such as habitat destruction, oil spills, wind turbines etc, from the #EndangeredSpeciesAct Please leave a comment on why protecting #habitat is important. #nativeplants
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May 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The gov is proposing removing indirect causes of mortality, such as habitat destruction, oil spills, wind turbines etc, from the #EndangeredSpeciesAct Please leave a comment on why protecting #habitat is important. #nativeplants
Leaving the sticks and stems... Here's what it looks like on March 1, April 1, and May 1! I'll add another in June, when the plants will probably be blooming.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
May 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Leaving the sticks and stems... Here's what it looks like on March 1, April 1, and May 1! I'll add another in June, when the plants will probably be blooming.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
I counted 29 species of Virginia native plants blooming in my yard today! Including the ones in the pics.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
April 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I counted 29 species of Virginia native plants blooming in my yard today! Including the ones in the pics.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Announcing this year's Richmond Native Plant Garden Open House Locations! 15 fabulous gardens will be open to the public on May 10 and May 17. There are 8 images in 2 posts. Make sure you see them all!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
April 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Announcing this year's Richmond Native Plant Garden Open House Locations! 15 fabulous gardens will be open to the public on May 10 and May 17. There are 8 images in 2 posts. Make sure you see them all!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Richmond, mark your calendars!
October 4, 1pm: 4th annual native plant share
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October 4, 1pm: 4th annual native plant share
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Native Plant Garden Open House - Fall Native Plant Share Info
Schedule
12:00-1:00: Place the plants you brought in the swap area.
1:00-1:05: swap begins! Take no more than 5 plants during the first 5 minutes, so everyone can get some plants.
1:05 until the pla...
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April 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Richmond, mark your calendars!
October 4, 1pm: 4th annual native plant share
sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
October 4, 1pm: 4th annual native plant share
sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
I'm so excited! The work is almost done. On Monday, April 7, I will be announcing the locations for the Richmond area 4th annual Native Plant Garden Open House.
There will be 14 locations this year! 7 on Saturday, May 10. 7 on Saturday, May 17.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
There will be 14 locations this year! 7 on Saturday, May 10. 7 on Saturday, May 17.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
April 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I'm so excited! The work is almost done. On Monday, April 7, I will be announcing the locations for the Richmond area 4th annual Native Plant Garden Open House.
There will be 14 locations this year! 7 on Saturday, May 10. 7 on Saturday, May 17.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
There will be 14 locations this year! 7 on Saturday, May 10. 7 on Saturday, May 17.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
I put a few pieces of native Sedum (Sedum ternatum) around these very large stepping stones a few years ago. They have filled in so nicely!
April 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I put a few pieces of native Sedum (Sedum ternatum) around these very large stepping stones a few years ago. They have filled in so nicely!
Updated character count on Bluesky! Great! One day only - not so great!
April 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Updated character count on Bluesky! Great! One day only - not so great!
Every Monday, I'm counting the native species in bloom in my 1/2 acre yard near Richmond, Virginia. March 31 - 18 species! Including the ones in the pics.
April 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Every Monday, I'm counting the native species in bloom in my 1/2 acre yard near Richmond, Virginia. March 31 - 18 species! Including the ones in the pics.
Looks like the large bullfrog I saw a month ago in my little pond is still around! Of course, I didn't label it, so I have no way of knowing if it is the same frog!
March 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Looks like the large bullfrog I saw a month ago in my little pond is still around! Of course, I didn't label it, so I have no way of knowing if it is the same frog!
Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) is a real cutie! Just a few inches tall. Blooming today, will be dormant in early May. It's only above ground for about 2 months!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Dutchman's breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) is a real cutie! Just a few inches tall. Blooming today, will be dormant in early May. It's only above ground for about 2 months!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Toadshade Trillium (Trillium sessile) getting ready to bloom. Pretty foliage. I'm glad to see it multiplying a little!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Toadshade Trillium (Trillium sessile) getting ready to bloom. Pretty foliage. I'm glad to see it multiplying a little!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
One more addition to this week's edition of "what's in bloom in my 1/2 acre yard?"
9. Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). One little flower opened late yesterday. Such a cutie!
9. Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). One little flower opened late yesterday. Such a cutie!
March 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
One more addition to this week's edition of "what's in bloom in my 1/2 acre yard?"
9. Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). One little flower opened late yesterday. Such a cutie!
9. Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). One little flower opened late yesterday. Such a cutie!
In 2021, I went out each Monday and recorded which natives were blooming in my yard. I created a bloom time spreadsheet which can be found here on Facebook. www.facebook.com/share/p/18hh...
Anyone know how to share a file here on BlueSky?
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Anyone know how to share a file here on BlueSky?
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
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March 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In 2021, I went out each Monday and recorded which natives were blooming in my yard. I created a bloom time spreadsheet which can be found here on Facebook. www.facebook.com/share/p/18hh...
Anyone know how to share a file here on BlueSky?
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Anyone know how to share a file here on BlueSky?
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
4. Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
5. Prairie Willow (Salix humilis, a pollinator magnet)
6. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
7. Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
8. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
#nativeplants #virginia #goingnative
5. Prairie Willow (Salix humilis, a pollinator magnet)
6. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
7. Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
8. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
#nativeplants #virginia #goingnative
March 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
4. Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
5. Prairie Willow (Salix humilis, a pollinator magnet)
6. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
7. Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
8. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
#nativeplants #virginia #goingnative
5. Prairie Willow (Salix humilis, a pollinator magnet)
6. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
7. Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
8. Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
#nativeplants #virginia #goingnative
Each Monday, I am recording which natives are blooming in my 1/2 acre yard. 8 species today!
1. Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
2. Aromatic sumac (Rhus aromatica)
3. Moss pink (Phlox subulata)
Continued next post...
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
1. Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
2. Aromatic sumac (Rhus aromatica)
3. Moss pink (Phlox subulata)
Continued next post...
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Each Monday, I am recording which natives are blooming in my 1/2 acre yard. 8 species today!
1. Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
2. Aromatic sumac (Rhus aromatica)
3. Moss pink (Phlox subulata)
Continued next post...
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
1. Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
2. Aromatic sumac (Rhus aromatica)
3. Moss pink (Phlox subulata)
Continued next post...
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
I divided my bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) last summer while it was dormant. The dense flowers are the original area, the other photos are new areas!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I divided my bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) last summer while it was dormant. The dense flowers are the original area, the other photos are new areas!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
First Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) sighting of the season! In a very sheltered spot. Looks like a heart.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
First Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) sighting of the season! In a very sheltered spot. Looks like a heart.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)
Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)
Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
March 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)
Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
Prairie Willow (Salix humilis)
Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)
As of today, 6 native plants are blooming in my yard near Richmond, Virginia:
Bloodroot
Coral Honeysuckle
Spicebush
Prairie Willow
Virginia Spring Beauty
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Bloodroot
Coral Honeysuckle
Spicebush
Prairie Willow
Virginia Spring Beauty
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
As of today, 6 native plants are blooming in my yard near Richmond, Virginia:
Bloodroot
Coral Honeysuckle
Spicebush
Prairie Willow
Virginia Spring Beauty
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Bloodroot
Coral Honeysuckle
Spicebush
Prairie Willow
Virginia Spring Beauty
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica). They start blooming almost as soon as they pop out of the ground! It will just be a few more days. It's exciting to see the buds!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica). They start blooming almost as soon as they pop out of the ground! It will just be a few more days. It's exciting to see the buds!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
So many exciting plants today! This is Aromatic Sumac (Rhus aromatica). The straight species is tall (6-12'). There is also a popular cultivar called Gro-Low (not as desirable for wildlife as a straight species) that stays very short - about 1.5-2' for me.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
So many exciting plants today! This is Aromatic Sumac (Rhus aromatica). The straight species is tall (6-12'). There is also a popular cultivar called Gro-Low (not as desirable for wildlife as a straight species) that stays very short - about 1.5-2' for me.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative