An idea whose time has come. Making solar farms do double duty. Continue reading "Pollinator-friendly’ solar farms can be a boon for bees"

The latest Horticulture Magazine has an interesting article, “Sizable Options”, about deciding the pros and cons of buying perennials in plugs or containers, If you can’t find a copy of the paper magazine it is available on Libby through the St. Charles City-County Library. Continue reading "An Article of Interest"

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When the leaves fall, but Bush Honeysuckle is still green, it is the perfect time to remove them, especially after it rains and the ground is softer. MDC has posted an excellent primer for dealing with this environmental scourge. Continue reading "Tis (almost) the Season"

If you are a user of INaturalist here is some background of the app with some interesting side stories. Run time 54:50. Link here Continue reading "A Podcast of Interest: iNaturalist, A Cultivator of Community and Collector of Crucial Wildlife Data, Goes Solo"

People who have an interest in growing native plants and want to be certain they’re putting their plants in locations where they’ll grow the best should register for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Native Plants: Garden Planning.” This free online program will be Sept. 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and is being put […] Continue reading "Get tips on where to put native plants at MDC virtual program"

People can learn more about plantings that can be made in autumn to establish good habitat in their yards at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Native Plants: Planting in the Fall.” This program, which will be Sept. 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield […] Continue reading "MDC Sept. 8 virtual program will focus on native plants that provide habitat around the home"

 Monarch butterflies are a delight to see and a marvel of nature. Learn about their transformative life cycle and impressive migrations when the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Mid-Continent Public Library will co-host a free virtual Monarch Mania program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Register for program here. Register as a […] Continue reading "MDC offers free virtual Monarch Mania workshop Aug. 29"

Benjamin always has something for us to think about Continue reading "Some Food for Thought from Benjamin Vogt"

A Handy Guide from Deep Roots KC for plant selection and garden design Continue reading "Sweet Sixteen-Most Likely to Succeed Plants"