Recent News: #plants
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May 04, 2022
Native to the Chesapeake, common milkweed is a food source for over 450 insects
Insects use the unpalatable compounds in milkweed plants to ensure their survival.
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September 16, 2021
Is fall the end of gardening season, or just the beginning?
Cooler temperatures make fall the perfect time to plant perennials
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July 01, 2021
Growing a passion for an unusual native species
Native to the Chesapeake, the passionflower is a cousin of the tropical passionfruit.
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June 07, 2021
The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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April 23, 2021
How to use your yard to save birds and bugs
Native plants are key in supporting local wildlife
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April 01, 2021
The first blooms bring the heat
Skunk cabbage has the ability to create its own warmth and serve as an early food source for pollinators.
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March 09, 2021
Life under the fallen leaves
Bees, butterflies, moths and other insects use leaf cover to weather the winter
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February 24, 2021
The buzz around buying native plants
As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives
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February 01, 2021
A feast for the eyes and for wildlife
While other plants sleep, this plant shines
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October 29, 2020
For these rural retirees, stewardship is a pastime
A couple in Pennsylvania is taking a piecemeal approach to restoring their land
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