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
Tiny new monarch butterfly
May 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Tiny new monarch butterfly
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.
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
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
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
Part II: 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 2:43 PM
Part II: 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
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
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!
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
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
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
I divided and transplanted some bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) last year, early summer. Glad to see it blooming in its new location!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I divided and transplanted some bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) last year, early summer. Glad to see it blooming in its new location!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
The audience becomes quiet as Golden Groundsel (Packera aurea) enters the stage. She will start singing soon!
March 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The audience becomes quiet as Golden Groundsel (Packera aurea) enters the stage. She will start singing soon!
Here is a picture from last year of a some of the pollinators. They can get very pollen covered!
March 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Here is a picture from last year of a some of the pollinators. They can get very pollen covered!
My Prairie Willow (Salix humilis) is starting to bloom! Soon, it will be covered with early pollinators, and they will be covered with pollen. It is a short shrub - 6' or so in my yard, and getting a bit wider each year.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
My Prairie Willow (Salix humilis) is starting to bloom! Soon, it will be covered with early pollinators, and they will be covered with pollen. It is a short shrub - 6' or so in my yard, and getting a bit wider each year.
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
My bloodroot is blooming (Sanguinaria canadensis)! This clump is more sheltered than other parts of my yard, and blooms first. Spring is here!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
March 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My bloodroot is blooming (Sanguinaria canadensis)! This clump is more sheltered than other parts of my yard, and blooms first. Spring is here!
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
#nativeplants #Virginia #goingnative
Locations will be announced in early April!
Here is the website (also in the QR) sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
Here is the website (also in the QR) sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
March 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Locations will be announced in early April!
Here is the website (also in the QR) sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
Here is the website (also in the QR) sites.google.com/view/rva-nat...
I'm working on the host list for the 2025 Richmond area Native Plant Garden Open House! I'd love to have a few more hosts. If you have a native garden and are interested, let me know. It is fun, rewarding, and greatly appreciated by visitors. (My email address is on the picture)
March 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I'm working on the host list for the 2025 Richmond area Native Plant Garden Open House! I'd love to have a few more hosts. If you have a native garden and are interested, let me know. It is fun, rewarding, and greatly appreciated by visitors. (My email address is on the picture)