Gooseneck Loosestrife

Have you ever heard of Gooseneck Loosestrife? It looks like a pleasant enough flower, sitting there all pretty and innocent. But it is a very aggressive plant. If you’re looking for a plant to fill in a large area quickly then this is a good plant for you. Otherwise I would stay away from Loosestrife. … Read more

My Dads Garden

This is my dad’s garden. While my garden is often weedy, and not always in perfect condition, my dad’s garden is always beautiful. Year after year he quietly tends his little plants, until the grow into beautiful flowers, fruits, and vegetables. He is truly the reason why I love nature, and gardening so much today. … Read more

The Praying Mantis in My Garden

This cute little Praying Mantis was visiting my garden the other day, gobbling up all the pesky bugs that munch on my plants. He paused long enough for me to snap a photo of him. Having a Praying Mantis (or two, or three) in your garden is one of the benefits of gardening organically. If … Read more

What Are The Best Plants For a Natural Hummingbird Habitat

Would you like to establish a natural hummingbird habitat? Here are some great plants to include in your meadow, or garden:1. Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma, Oswego Tea)2. Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera Sempervirens)3. Columbine4. Trumpet Creeper (Canpsis Radicans)5. Spotted Jewelweed (Impatiens Carpensis)Try to incorporate flowers that bloom at different times of the year in your garden, so … Read more

Bee Balm

Bee Balm, also known as Monarda Didyma, Bergamot, and Oswego Tea, is a common native wildflower in North America, and one of my favorite perennials. Monarda is easy to care for, just plant young plants in sandy well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Bee Balm spreads easily by sending out rhyzomes, and can … Read more