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birdsnestnatives
Dec 31, 20241 min read
New Year's Resolutions for Native Plant Lovers
Little bluestem, anise hyssop, and hyssop-leaved thoroughwort in winter 1) Look back at the year and celebrate your accomplishments....
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birdsnestnatives
Oct 1, 20241 min read
October Skies Aster
What a great name for this aster! Many native plants come into their peak during October - asters, goldenrods, and our native grasses...
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birdsnestnatives
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Hungry for Natives?
A cecropia moth -- the largest moth in North America!! - was found eating leaves from a friend's native buttonbush shrub a few weeks ago....
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birdsnestnatives
Aug 22, 20241 min read
Late summer blues and golds
What isn't t to love about this time of year? Cooler nights, tomatoes, and the gorgeous blues and golds of our native plants. I spent...
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birdsnestnatives
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Natives can handle the heat!
Despite our record breaking heat this summer, your native garden should still be looking good. This summer I watered my established...
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birdsnestnatives
Jul 6, 20241 min read
Pollinator-palooza
The past month my garden has exploded with blooms and pollinators! Some pictures I took last week show a zebra swallowtail on my blazing...
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birdsnestnatives
May 27, 20241 min read
Natives go together naturally
Can you spot the natives in this picture? Growing on a sunny gravel pathway are native grasses, wild columbine, red beardtongue,...
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birdsnestnatives
May 14, 20241 min read
Love your mother, buy a native plant!
There is nothing better we can do for mother earth than plant a native. Since I have added more natives to my garden, it is humming with...
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birdsnestnatives
Apr 24, 20241 min read
April is Native Plant Month
Did you know 2024 is the first year both the house and senate passed resolutions declaring April as National Native Plant Month? Pretty...
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birdsnestnatives
Apr 7, 20241 min read
Goodbye Daylily!
Got plant invaders? Replace with natives this spring. I'm not building any new garden beds this year, instead I'm replacing plant...
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birdsnestnatives
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Spring is here!
I've been out walking, going slowly, paying attention and looking for our spring ephemerals...the first little signs of spring. A friend...
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birdsnestnatives
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Natives Win for Winter Interest
Happy New Year and Happy Snow! Whether you enjoy the snow walking outside or from your window, the images of snow and native plants can...
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birdsnestnatives
Oct 13, 20231 min read
Nuts about fall
Fall is my favorite season, the colors, food, and weather all bring me joy. One of my favorite native shrubs to visit in the fall is...
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birdsnestnatives
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Plant Sale Sept 15&16
My second plant sale will be this Friday and Saturday from 9a-2p at 47 Birds Nest Way Shepherdstown, WV. Fall is the best time to plant...
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birdsnestnatives
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Less Lawn
I smothered another patch of lawn this summer, as shown in the picture, and can’t wait to plant it with natives later this fall! Our...
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birdsnestnatives
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Native Plants for Hot Summers
It has been a busy summer with my first plant sale in June -- thanks to all of you who came out and supported Birds Nest Natives! Since...
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birdsnestnatives
May 28, 20231 min read
The blog is coming soon!
For now, enjoy a beautiful fall day at Birds Nest Natives!
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