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76Joe Pye Weed - Queen Of The Meadow
Late summer is the time of year when nature has reached maturity. The efforts of springtime planting have paid off. We are gathering our vegetables and we are witness to the full beauty of our flower...
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75Save the Karner Blue Butterfly
The Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) is a beautiful little blue butterfly with a problem. The only host plant for Karner Blue caterpillars, the wild blue lupine (Lupinus perennis), is...
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85Back Yard Bird Sanctuary - Attract Birds to Your Yard
Improve your yard and property by turning it into a mini-bird sanctuary. Birdwatching is an excellent, educational pass time and benefits the earth. Attract birds to your yard with food, shelter, and a water source.
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80Shade Gardens
Make the best of the shady spots in your garden or yard by planting a shade garden. You can have a lovely display of greens and colors on the north side of a house, under tree canopies or in a corner that...
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79The Benefits of Aronia Juice
In recent years, the aronia berry has been receiving a lot of attention from scientists because of its extraordinarily high levels of antioxidants. The dark blue or purple berry of the aronia bush contains...
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80Native Trees of Nebraska
Planting native trees has many benefits over naturalized and exotic trees in the harsh continental climate of Nebraska. Because native trees evolved in Nebraska, they are adapted to extreme heat, extreme...
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82Australia – Feral Animals That Should Not Be There
Introduced species are a major menace to fragile ecosystems and native species in many countries. In Australia, feral animals are a particular problem leading to the destruction of habitat and the depletion of the numbers of native animals.
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71Prairie Plants for Heavy Clay Soil
Most native prairie plants prefer well-drained, or even dry, soils. However, if you are interested in a native prairie border or restoration project on your land and are stuck with heavy clay or poorly...
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76How To Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Butterflies are not only beautiful, they also play several important roles in local ecosystems. Many adult butterflies contribute to pollination, while both adults and caterpillars are major food sources for...
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75Brush and Weed Clearing for Open Space and Fire Prevention
Brush and Weed Clearing are regular tasks on a country property. Generally they are done for the purposes of creating open space (either for some particular utility or just for spaciousness) or for fire...
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