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Costner, hangin' with the natives79

Oh Give Me a Home, Where the Buffalo Don't Roam

by pgrundy

Costner, hangin' with the natives As those of you who are students of American history may already know, one of the first things white people did during the westward expansion of the mid-1800s was kill almost... published 9 days ago

33 comments    life food animals

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NatureSong Field Journal: Native Plants and Local Sounds of Arizona's Verde Valley

by Lita Sorensen

Stunning natural beauty has always been one of Sedona and the Verde Valley's biggest draws. From the majestic red rocks and wide open spaces, to the panoramic sunset views, this corner of Arizona has been... published 6 weeks ago

0 comments    travel nature photographs

Ladybug eating aphid, by Anderson Mancini71

Attracting Beneficial Insects To Your Garden

by kerryg

If you are making the switch to organic gardening, you may be concerned about losing plants to insect pests. In the short run, this is likely to occur. However, established organic gardens typically lose... published 6 weeks ago

0 comments    gardening insects native plants

A female Karner Blue Butterfly64

Save the Karner Blue Butterfly

by kerryg

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... published 2 months ago

1 comment    environment nature gardening

Photo by tlindenbaum60

Prairie Plants for Heavy Clay

by kerryg

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... published 2 months ago

1 comment    gardening native plants improving clay soil

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Late summer gardening

by Gardening Angel

The Last Days of Summer Aster The last days of August, the nights are getting cooler, days are getting shorter and fog has returned to some summer mornings. The late summer garden is a cornucopia of plants... published 3 months ago

0 comments    food how to eating

Photo by kevincole63

The Spring Bird Garden

by kerryg

Spring is an important season for birds. In early and mid-spring, migrating species return to their Northern summer homes, a journey that may be hundreds or thousands of exhausting miles, while the birds that... published 3 months ago

1 comment    gardening birds native plants

Monarch on milkweed, by ransome64

Attracting Butterflies With Prairie Plants

by kerryg

Whether you live on an acreage or a small city lot, it's easy to attract butterflies to your garden with native prairie plants. Like all wildlife, butterflies are looking for three main things in life: food,... published 4 months ago

0 comments    native plants wildlife gardening

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I'm look'n over a red leaf clover

by Gardening Angel

Clover, how to grow it/how to eliminate it---Clovers originated in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia Minor. They were once believed to be a curative for heart disease because of their heart-shaped... published 4 months ago

0 comments    children gardening flowers

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Awesome Gardening tips and amazing things to see now in the garden

by Gardening Angel

Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden---This week you will learn how to attract beneficial insects to your garden. There are a variety of common plants and flowers that attract beneficial insects.... published 5 months ago

0 comments    family advice home


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