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Portlanders take their gardening very seriously, and for good reason; our wet winters and bright summers mean this city can give anyone a green thumb. And with winter behind us and the buds of spring all around, now is the perfect time to visit local plant stores …

Cattle genetic selection: A The University of Minnesota Extension’s free beef webinar series, “Genetic Selection with a Vision – An Integrated Approach to Creating Profitability and Opportunity for Every Type of Beef Cattle Producer,” will be offered via Zoom from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday evening, February 1. …

The Dare County Library Master Gardener Series program will provide methods for attracting birds to your garden using native plants for food and cover. This free one-hour virtual class will take place on March 16 at 11 a.m. To register, visit https://www.darenc.com/departments/libraries/enrichment PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN – CIRCUIT COURT …

Botanists in Ohio have had a fantastic year locating rare botanical gems. Through Nikki | to February 17, 2022 Columbus, Ohio- The number of native plant species in Ohio has increased by five in 2021. The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves (DNAP) of the Ohio Department of …

Through Florida Weekly Staff | to February 17, 2022 Horticulture enthusiasts can explore seven of Key West’s beautiful private gardens on Friday and Saturday, February 25 and 26, during annual tours presented by the Key West Garden Club. Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on both days, tour …

New Jersey is in the middle of winter and people are always looking for fun and exciting things to do with their family or loved ones. Sure, there’s ice skating and skiing, or snuggling up indoors by a fireplace with a steamy cup of hot chocolate. But what about doing …

[ad_1] Research has shown that there is a strong group of one hundred million consumers spending $ 19 billion … [+] every year on gardening as a hobby, “it’s a pocket of enthusiasts hiding in plain sight, growing their own kale.” Getty Images The adulthood of millennials has been defined …

JB (John-Bradley) Williams is an ethnobotanist of Tsawout and Ahousat ancestry dedicated to maintaining traditional knowledge of native plants. His interest in plants began among the horticulturalists at Camosun College. “One of my biology teachers ran a location-based program where they took students to culturally relevant sites – teaching us …

[ad_1] Many of us want to help the environment and reduce our carbon footprint, but the thought of taking the necessary action can seem daunting with everything that goes on in our lives. Fortunately for the Chattanoogans, there are a number of local businesses that help us do our part. …

ARNAUDVILLE, La – Those interested in “native greauxing” had the chance to choose from a variety of native plants to purchase on Sunday afternoon. Project members say these plants not only help improve the local environment, but can also help build the confidence of those who feel they have anything …

OWASCO – As an avid gardener, Kim Mills said he was delighted to see so many native plants being planted in Emerson Park on Saturday. Mills, a board member of the Owasco Watershed Lake Association, was one of many volunteers to dig parts of a spot near the shore of …

[ad_1] The 12-foot-long strip of concrete that runs through a new park in Shanghai is a clear remnant of the past and drastically different life of the earth. Originally laid in 1948, this concrete line was once part of a long, flat runway for the city’s Longhua Airport. After its …

[ad_1] I am indebted to one of my recent Airbnb guests, who lives in Lanesboro, for bringing me up to date on turkeys. Yes, wild turkeys. These magical creatures (in my eyes) now roam our streets as if they owned them and with no worries in the world, I rank …

[ad_1] AKRON, Ohio – Monarch populations are alarmingly declining, forcing conservation officials to ask residents to help golden butterflies gain access to food to survive their long migration each year. Milkweed is the only plant used by monarch butterflies for egg laying and, as caterpillars, on which they depend for …

[ad_1] Only one of Parker’s bars – Photo courtesy of Greater Palm Springs CVB Palm Springs, California has become famous for being a Hollywood celebrity paradise, with stars from Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe to the Rat Pack run by Sinatra using the Desert City to wander around and recharge. …

[ad_1] Mall readers have noticed that wildflowers thrive in urban areas as city councils decide to let the grass grow in the wild. These colorful little spots may seem like a facade in the face of vast decline, but across the world people welcome wildlife in cities, where more than …

[ad_1] If there is one group of plants that are difficult to find and underutilized by gardeners, it is the native ferns. While many ferns are easy to grow at home in the shade, they are difficult to propagate commercially. The production of spores is delicate and the division of …

[ad_1] Last Monday’s spectacular harvest moon and the fall equinox ushered in a new gardening season. Photons decrease daily, nighttime temperatures drop, heavy dew falls most mornings, while days can be surprisingly warm under the infrared-rich sunlight. Earth’s northern hemisphere turns its back on the sun as we traverse the …

The carefully planted and planned restored prairie at Old City Park in Greenwood hummed and buzzed with activity. Bees, flies and butterflies moved from flower to flower, sucking up nutrients. Stems of goldenrod, prairie clover, swamp milkweed, and purple coneflower provided a buffet of all kinds for all manner of …

[ad_1] Gardeners interested in preparing their garden for winter can learn more next month from the Northwestern Michigan Masters Gardeners Association. Brian Zimmerman and Tom Ford will present tips for preparing gardens for winter at the 6:30 p.m. virtual meeting of the Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan on October …

[ad_1] CORVALLIS, Ore. – In the spring, enthusiastic gardeners drive to nurseries, load up their cars, and drive home to plant. It’s the tradition. But the fall planting is also a great time to put the plants in the ground. Nurseries might not be as packed with plants in the …

[ad_1] LAFAYETTE, Louisiana (AP) – Like the deep roots of the native plants studied there, much of the University of Louisiana’s value at the Lafayette Ecology Center is hidden deep below the surface. The roots of switchgrass, native to the Cajun prairie, are known to grow up to 7 feet …

The University of Maine’s new Cooperative Extension program aims to help support declining pollinators. Its volunteer master gardeners will organize a two-part presentation, “Why Native Plants? », Online via Zoom. The first part will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 9. Allan Amioka, Wells Preserve Native …

[ad_1] GEAUGA COUNTY Rain barrels. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is rolling out barrels from its 2021 Rain Barrel Yard art campaign. Through this community initiative, local artists are turning 55 gallon recycled plastic barrels into reused rain barrels . By collecting runoff from rooftops to water landscapes, …

I have a beautiful improved Meyer lemon tree where I live. Due to the water restrictions imposed by the Big Basin Water Company, there isn’t as much irrigation as I would like, but it still looks pretty good and there are quite a few lemons pouring in. mature. I save …

[ad_1] Lake Chautauqua is an ancient lake, rich in plant diversity and an abundance of living beings. Riparian waters are home to a well-established diversity of aquatic plants that support multiple natural communities, hold sediments in place, and provide food, oxygen, and critical habitat for countless creatures. They are all …

[ad_1] By Sheri Béthard The master gardeners of Orange County A rain garden is sort of a misnomer for what it really is. A rain garden is a lower area of ​​landscaping where water likes to collect after a rainstorm and where certain types of plants have been planted there. …

Compiled by Jeff Zide, Jeffrey.Zide@pioneergroup.com July 21, 2021Update: July 21, 2021 7:00 a.m. Emily Cook, outreach specialist with the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, spoke to the Spirt of the Woods Club Garden Club on July 12 in Manistee. MANISTEE— Emily Cook was the guest speaker at the July 12 …

[ad_1] Kathy buchan Jackson Woo’s Friendsds Hello everyone, Just a few updates on Jackson Woods. Our Trex bench features a new educational sign telling park visitors that plastic can be recycled and turned into something useful. The butterfly garden is thriving and sitting on the bench is a good way …

[ad_1] Just like the callused pear, Japanese stilts, and Japanese straw flower can spread rapidly and have severe ecological effects on natural forests and riparian areas. Here’s how to identify these invasive herbaceous plants and their effects on our native flora. Japanese stilts are warm-season annual grasses that grow rapidly …

[ad_1] While driving on the freeway, it is common to see stretches of road overgrown with weeds. Once they gain a foothold, invasive species such as purple loosestrife, kudzu, and Japanese barberry can crowd out native plants and gain the upper hand. Daniel Montesinos is with the Australian tropical herbarium …

[ad_1] Submitted by Bill Graham, Missouri Department of Conservation | Chef of the Sun of the Lake Rare remains of Missouri’s once vast native prairies still have viable roots and seeds in the soil of pastures, field corners, and hillsides. Some herbs and wild flowers remain invisible but are present …

[ad_1] The Georgia State Botanical Garden is one of four conservation organizations in Georgia to receive federal funding to save 14 plant species at risk. The nearly $ 780,000 grant, awarded to a partnership led by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will strengthen the plant conservation capacity of the …

[ad_1] Gardeners of all skill levels and ages, or those who simply enjoy viewing amazing gardens, will be delighted to hear that the Greeley Garden Tour is back for 2021. The tour will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday and will continue until 2 p.m. The tour will include five …

[ad_1] The Palm Beach County Native Canopy Program is working to get residents to plant more native plants. The Palm Beach County Native Canopy Program, run by the Co-operative Extension Service and the County Environmental Resource Management Department, provides training on how to preserve existing native plants and has stepped …

[ad_1] By Garrett Dvorkin Journalist of the Herald The goal of the Benson Memorial Library is to educate the community, with whatever means necessary. Library executive director Jessica Hilburn said Benson patrons are now used to the library doing new and different activities, so the pollinators and hydroponic gardens set …

[ad_1] International Gemstone and Jewelry Fair at NRG Park Whether you are looking to add a new piece of bling to your collection, looking for an engagement ring for someone special, or even just dreaming about some great showcases, head to the International Gem and Jewelry Show, which takes place. …

[ad_1] FLINT, Michigan (WJRT) – (6/10/21) – Drought conditions continue to worsen in central Michigan and the state. You may be wondering what we can do to save our lawns and gardens. With water tariffs through the roof, it can be costly to keep your grass looking beautiful and green. …

[ad_1] After a wet spring, it’s easy to forget that three-quarters of Colorado remains in drought. As the spring rains and chilly nights succumb to the summer heat and lightning strikes mountain tinder, we will remember it; Colorado is a semi-arid state. Although we cannot control the weather, we can …

[ad_1] ANNA, Ill. – Native plants create or break food webs. “About 90% of insect larvae will only eat plants that they have co-evolved,” said Erin Garrett, University of Illinois energy and environmental stewardship educator in the County of Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union. “Insects are the next level …

[ad_1] There was a time when selling plants native to Southern California was like trying to get homeowners to buy weeds. Today, as hearts and minds listen more to the natural world, Jose Cohen scrambles to meet the wholesale demand for native plants that have often been suppressed by garden …

[ad_1] JUNE If you’ve been to any local nurseries and garden centers recently, you might think the earlier claims of plant scarcity were wrong, but take a close look. Annual flowers are still coming – luckily growers can produce them much faster than they can from woody shrubs, vines, and …

[ad_1] Through Jon | at May 27, 2021 By Sandy Barbic Replacing part of your lawn with a garden of native plants can help pollinators thrive. Photo: Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay NORTHEAST OHIO – Lawns are the largest irrigated crop in the United States, covering nearly 40 million acres. They require …