Two years ago I planted ramp bulbs in my garden, knowing that ramps are notoriously difficult to cultivate and they’re typically forage only. Last spring, they actually grew! And this year, not only did they regrow, but I have TWO wild-seeded baby ramps growing alongside them!

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While gardening I’ve been slowly working on replacing non-native plants the previous owners put in the gardens with local natives and I got my first monarch caterpillar! I officially have a little guy!!

When you have a ridiculously well-pollinated milkweed plant but you don’t want it going to seed…