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We should encourage native pollinators and native plant species
The European honey bee is perhaps agriculture’s most important pollinator. Its greatest importance is that we derive honey from it. Honey production is a multibillion dollar industry. There are no native honey bees. The varroa mite nearly wiped out honey … Continue reading
Posted in general nature
Tagged ants, bats and other small mammals, beetles, butterflies, exotic plants, hummingbirds, lizards, moths, native pollinators, native species, wasps
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Hummingbirds can be lured to shady places
Last week I profiled some sun loving plants that attract hummingbirds. This week I’ll discuss my favorite shade dwellers that hummingbirds adore. There aren’t as many, since producing flowers requires energy. There’s less sunlight, so usually that means less spectacular … Continue reading
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Tagged Aquilegia, Azalea, Columbine, coral bells, Encore, Heuchera, hummingbirds, Hydrangea, Lobelia, Mimulus, monkey flower, Rhododendron, shade loving plants, Torenia fournieri, wishbone plant
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Something for everyone
For those who like a unique brightly colored specimen tree, shrub, or hedge in their yard, this one’s for you. The flashy flowers are bright red with a hint of orange and are real attention grabbers. Hummingbirds love them too. … Continue reading
Rose Mallow
Check out the sunny wet areas along our roadsides and you can’t miss them. This early July heat is speeding their maturity, but they look like they are hanging tough. Huge white or pink blooms now adorn our landscape. Individual … Continue reading
Posted in foraging
Tagged butterflies, foraging, hummingbirds, nature, perennial hibiscus, Rose mallow, wet areas, wild cotton
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