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Cutting Back on the Cut-back

Cutting Back on the Cut-back

Climate Change, Ecological Horticulture, Garden Management, Garden Update, Pollinators, Wildlife

In Need of Sanctuary—The Monarch Butterfly

In Need of Sanctuary—The Monarch Butterfly

Citizen Science, Ecological Horticulture, Garden Management, Pollinators, Wildlife

Every story of migration starts with an epic journey of how beings get from one place to another. It can be an easy journey or a tough one depending on […]

Why honeys taste different and how you can learn to appreciate them

Why honeys taste different and how you can learn to appreciate them

honeybees, Pollinators, Wildlife

Honey straight from a hive is full of unique flavor notes based on its location and season. With a little background information all of these delicate variations can be appreciated […]

Role of Public Gardens in a Changing Climate

Role of Public Gardens in a Changing Climate

Climate Change, Ecological Horticulture, Pollinators, Wildlife

Public gardens collaborate with scientists to study how global climate change impacts local plant growth, while also actively displaying the effects climate change. Public gardens have the opportunity to educate and engage […]

Pollinators May Benefit from Mixing Native and Non-Native Plants

Pollinators May Benefit from Mixing Native and Non-Native Plants

Ecological Horticulture, How-To Lurie Garden, Pollinators, Wildlife

Current research indicates that mixing some non-native plants* in a designed native landscape can increase pollinator habitat. Mixed native and non-native plants in a designed landscape (i.e., near-native landscapes) can […]

Nature’s Nourishment for Everyone Throughout Fall and Winter

Nature’s Nourishment for Everyone Throughout Fall and Winter

Ecological Horticulture, Fall Activities, Wildlife, Winter Activities

Seed left in the garden provides for birds, insects, and animals with nourishment throughout winter and special beauty for us. Gardeners most often associate seeds with the next generation—the “fruits” […]

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