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Hardly an episode goes by where we don’t mention a pollinator plant. But we have never dedicated an entire episode to the topic, which in our minds is bananas! So today we’re fixing that track record and discussing 11 of our favorite pollinator plants. Native plant expert Cheyenne Wine joins us from Rare Roots Nursery in Virginia to add her top picks to the conversation, as well. Listen now to find trees, shrubs, perennials, and even some bulbs to plant if you’re interested in turning your garden into an insect party buzzing with activity!
Expert: Cheyenne Wine is a writer and photographer for Rare Roots nursery in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Learn more:
A Hole in Every Host Plant
Designing a Stylish Pollinator Garden
Danielle’s Plants
Cobalt-n-Gold™ St. John’s wort ( Hypericum kalmianum ‘PIIHYP-I’, Zones 4-7)
‘Woodlanders Sarah’ summersweet (Clethra alnifoliavar. tomentosa ‘Woodlanders Sarah’, Zones 4-9)
Common yarrow ( Achillea millefolium , Zones 4-8)
Mapleleaf viburnum ( Viburnum acerifolium , Zones 4-8)
Carol’s Plants
Red maple ( Acer rubrum , Zones 3-9)
Nodding onion ( Allium cernuum , Zones 4-8)
‘Bee-Yond’ dahlia ( Dahlia ‘Bee-yond’, Zones 8-10)
‘October Skies’ aromatic aster ( Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘October Skies’, Zones 4-8)
Expert’s Plants
‘Little Pye’ Joe pye weed ( Eutrochium dubium ‘Little Pye’, Zones 3-8)
Coral honeysuckle ( Lonicera sempervirens , Zones 4-9)
‘Fragrant Angel’ purple coneflower ( E chinacea purpurea ‘Fragrant Angel’, Zones 3-9)
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Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a subtropical evergreen succulent with rounded, fleshy leaves and all the makings of an excellent houseplant. As the weather dips, it starts heading for dormancy and has different needs for the changing season. We show you how to care for a jade plant in the fall.
WHEN I READ the other day that Native Plant Trust, the nonprofit plant conservation organization in New England, had successfully raised the money to complete the endowment fund needed to save its region’s most imperiled native plants in a seed bank, it was like a silver lining kind of story.
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Repotting your houseplants is crucial to keeping them thriving. Whether you're new to plant care or a seasoned gardener, knowing the right time and method to repot your plants is key. In this guide, we'll share essential tips and tricks for repotting your houseplants, ensuring they adapt well and continue to flourish in their new pots. We’ll cover when to repot, the best practices to follow, and whether it’s advisable to repot during the winter months. Let’s dive in!
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