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October 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Sniffing black locust flowers in Milford, DE
May 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Sniffing black locust flowers in Milford, DE
Virginia bluebells make a stunning show in early spring
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Virginia bluebells make a stunning show in early spring
Unfurling fern fiddleheads (as a palette cleanser)
April 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Unfurling fern fiddleheads (as a palette cleanser)
The luminescence of a sugar maple, Acer saccherum, a telltale sign of delectable nectar, tappable after a cold snap, only if mature to 10” around. One season would yield 1/2 quart of syrup (after 20 gallons boil down). Sweet!
November 8, 2024 at 4:10 AM
The luminescence of a sugar maple, Acer saccherum, a telltale sign of delectable nectar, tappable after a cold snap, only if mature to 10” around. One season would yield 1/2 quart of syrup (after 20 gallons boil down). Sweet!
The dreamy textures of native plants on a quiet afternoon stroll at Mt Cuba #nativeplants #textures #garden
October 2, 2024 at 4:21 AM
The dreamy textures of native plants on a quiet afternoon stroll at Mt Cuba #nativeplants #textures #garden
Sleepy bumble on late purple aster #nativeplants
September 23, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Sleepy bumble on late purple aster #nativeplants
Goldenrod and boneset!#nativeplants
September 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Goldenrod and boneset!#nativeplants
Late Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is wonderful for pollinators. Turns out it doesn’t help set bones. But it does help butterflies. monarchs sample the drying leaves of this powerhouse plant to help strengthen them for their long journeys. Why don’t we rename it “Butterfly helper”? #nativeplants
September 14, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Late Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is wonderful for pollinators. Turns out it doesn’t help set bones. But it does help butterflies. monarchs sample the drying leaves of this powerhouse plant to help strengthen them for their long journeys. Why don’t we rename it “Butterfly helper”? #nativeplants
I discovered today that the swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) has its own specialist insect, the rose-mallow bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis). The male will wait inside flowers for visiting ground nesting females. These bees will even sleep inside the flowers!
August 21, 2024 at 9:37 PM
I discovered today that the swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) has its own specialist insect, the rose-mallow bee (Ptilothrix bombiformis). The male will wait inside flowers for visiting ground nesting females. These bees will even sleep inside the flowers!
It’s a lie, Joe Pye, that you are called a weed. You are so much more—to adore, in all your mauvish glory. Just ask the skippers that flit and dance on your inflorescence, coming back for more, far more. #nativeplants #piedmont #midatlantic
August 21, 2024 at 2:12 AM
It’s a lie, Joe Pye, that you are called a weed. You are so much more—to adore, in all your mauvish glory. Just ask the skippers that flit and dance on your inflorescence, coming back for more, far more. #nativeplants #piedmont #midatlantic
Blue azure butterfly! Such a delicate flappy wafer lofting on air currents over a smorgasbord of native plants. #azurebutterfly #butterfly #blueazure #tiny
August 20, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Blue azure butterfly! Such a delicate flappy wafer lofting on air currents over a smorgasbord of native plants. #azurebutterfly #butterfly #blueazure #tiny
Swamp rose mallow (hibiscus moscheutos), you slay me with your most petite and sensual display, beckoning a select few to partake of your wonders. #nativeplants #hibiscus #bloom #flower
August 17, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Swamp rose mallow (hibiscus moscheutos), you slay me with your most petite and sensual display, beckoning a select few to partake of your wonders. #nativeplants #hibiscus #bloom #flower
Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) aka false dragon head (!) is a North American native perennial that gets its name from the ability of its blossoms to stay put when moved. Try it sometime. 😉 It is sometimes called “disobedient” for its tendency to stray from where you originally planted it.
August 14, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana) aka false dragon head (!) is a North American native perennial that gets its name from the ability of its blossoms to stay put when moved. Try it sometime. 😉 It is sometimes called “disobedient” for its tendency to stray from where you originally planted it.
Maryland native field thistle, Curcium discolor, beloved by butterflies ❤️ #nativeplants
August 9, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Maryland native field thistle, Curcium discolor, beloved by butterflies ❤️ #nativeplants
Petite and dreamy is this Verbena hastata (blue vervain), almost like a damsel in an Victoria English romance, blooming selectively for each suitor, a lovely successive circle of flowers, until all are spent at season’s end. #latesummer #nativeplants #wildflowers #ecology #habitat
August 7, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Petite and dreamy is this Verbena hastata (blue vervain), almost like a damsel in an Victoria English romance, blooming selectively for each suitor, a lovely successive circle of flowers, until all are spent at season’s end. #latesummer #nativeplants #wildflowers #ecology #habitat
Scutellaria incana, known scullcap. Native plants really need more enchanting names. One of my favorites for how lacy it looks.
August 5, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Scutellaria incana, known scullcap. Native plants really need more enchanting names. One of my favorites for how lacy it looks.
Time for bed 💤😴💤 #seniordogs #muttlove #foxy #rescuedog #pomeranianmix #poodlemix #sleepingdogs #comfy
August 2, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Time for bed 💤😴💤 #seniordogs #muttlove #foxy #rescuedog #pomeranianmix #poodlemix #sleepingdogs #comfy
Asclepias tuberosa,
Commonly known as butterflyweed, is such a cheerful addition to the native garden, with benefits to monarch butterflies. It loves medium to dry soil in sun to part sun. It has a tap root so doesn’t like to be moved once it is established. Has a low to medium height bushy habit.
Commonly known as butterflyweed, is such a cheerful addition to the native garden, with benefits to monarch butterflies. It loves medium to dry soil in sun to part sun. It has a tap root so doesn’t like to be moved once it is established. Has a low to medium height bushy habit.
July 31, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Asclepias tuberosa,
Commonly known as butterflyweed, is such a cheerful addition to the native garden, with benefits to monarch butterflies. It loves medium to dry soil in sun to part sun. It has a tap root so doesn’t like to be moved once it is established. Has a low to medium height bushy habit.
Commonly known as butterflyweed, is such a cheerful addition to the native garden, with benefits to monarch butterflies. It loves medium to dry soil in sun to part sun. It has a tap root so doesn’t like to be moved once it is established. Has a low to medium height bushy habit.
Mini pond created from stock tank. Added native waterlily (Nymphaea odorata) and duckweed (Lemna minor). Just need some froggy occupants to take up residence! #nativeplanta #maryland #pond #aquatic #nature #ecosystem
July 30, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Mini pond created from stock tank. Added native waterlily (Nymphaea odorata) and duckweed (Lemna minor). Just need some froggy occupants to take up residence! #nativeplanta #maryland #pond #aquatic #nature #ecosystem
This cheerful flower is a perennial black-eyed susan aka orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida). This is an adaptable plant that thrives in Eastern North America. Works well as a potted plant, and finches love the seeds! #nativeplants #ecosystem #nature #gardening
July 30, 2024 at 4:19 AM
This cheerful flower is a perennial black-eyed susan aka orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida). This is an adaptable plant that thrives in Eastern North America. Works well as a potted plant, and finches love the seeds! #nativeplants #ecosystem #nature #gardening
A shy echinacea flower to brighten up your day! #nativeplants #midatlantic
July 14, 2024 at 3:12 PM
A shy echinacea flower to brighten up your day! #nativeplants #midatlantic