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Today is World Bee Day. On this day Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born in 1734. The purpose of this international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. Every individual can contribute to the preservation of bees and other pollinators: 1) Plant nectar-bearing flowers for decorative purposes on balconies, terraces, and gardens. 2) Buy honey and other hive products from your nearest local beekeeper. 3) Raise awareness among children and adolescents on the importance of bees and express your support for beekeepers. 4) Set up a pollinator farm on your balcony, terrace, or garden; you can either make it yourself or buy at any home furnishings store. 5) Preserve old meadows – which feature a more diverse array of flowers – and sow nectar-bearing plants. 6) Cut grass on meadows only after the nectar-bearing plants have finished blooming. 7) Use pesticides that do not harm bees, and spray them in windless weather, either early in the morning or late at night, when bees withdraw from blossoms. Please check out the United Nations World Bee Day webpage —> https://lnkd.in/d7GG2VH

Black-eyed Susan: Sunny Charm for Your Garden Discover the joy of growing Black-eyed Susan flowers. Learn about planting, care and uses for these cheerful, easy-to-grow blooms perfect for USA gardens. Black-eyed Susan are bright, happy flowers that many people in the USA love to grow. They’re easy to take care of and can make any garden look cheerful. In this article, we’ll talk about how to grow Black-eyed Susans, how to care for them, and why they’re great for your garden. https://lnkd.in/e-SpUtGf

Goldenrod: The Golden Beauty of Late Summer Discover how to grow Goldenrod, a native American plant with bright yellow flowers. This guide covers planting, care, and tips for cultivating these late-summer blooms across various US regions. Have you ever seen tall plants with clusters of tiny yellow flowers blooming in late summer? That’s likely Goldenrod! These native American plants are not only beautiful but also great for pollinators. Let’s explore how you can grow these golden beauties in your garden. https://lnkd.in/dbp7keuW

#WildPlantWednesday With winter fast approaching many trees have lost their leaves, but there are interesting evergreens to admire throughout the winter season. This month we feature some of British Columbia’s native evergreen conifers, a group of plants that make up the dominant forest cover over much of our local area. Here we see Abies amabilis, commonly known as the Pacific silver fir. The genus Abies is in the Pinaceae, or pine family, but differs from the true pines in that it has needles that are produced individually along branches (as opposed to in clusters in almost all pines), and the mature seed-bearing cones shatter to release their seeds (as opposed to remaining intact in true pines). Abies amabilis can be found throughout much of western BC and south to northern California where is most often occurs in moist forests from low elevation right up to subalpine sites. The young plant pictured here was grown from seed collected in 2016 from Mt. Elphinstone in the Sunshine Coast Regional District of BC during a seed-collecting trip involving staff from UBC Botanical Garden, The Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh, and Howick Hall in Alnwick, UK. You can find Pacific silver fir in the BC Rainforest Garden at UBC Botanical Garden. 📷: Ben Stormes

Many gardeners know that hostas are great for shady areas, but did you know that their leaves can be green, blue, or yellow? Hosta 'Fire Island' has bright leaves that fade from yellow to chartreuse, while hosta 'Blue Moon' has bluish-green leaves. Learn more about colorful hostas https://lnkd.in/eMn7JRY8

Many gardeners know that hostas are great for shady areas, but did you know that their leaves can be green, blue, or yellow? Hosta 'Fire Island' has bright leaves that fade from yellow to chartreuse, while hosta 'Blue Moon' has bluish-green leaves. Learn more about colorful hostas https://lnkd.in/eMn7JRY8

In his latest blog update, Joe gets into the different plants you'll want to consider to attract beneficial insects to your garden. https://lnkd.in/ewAbHscS

What we commonly call "cedars" in New England actually fall into three different genera and sport distinguishable leaves, bark, and fruit. Top row: Eastern red cedar is a juniper (Juniperus virginiana) with deeply fissured gray bark; short, pointed leaves (needles); and round, dusky blue fruits that resemble berries but are actually cones. It can take the form of either a tree (single trunk) or a shrub (multiple trunks) and grows in open fields and also in forests. Photos: Leaves © Arthur Haines, bark © William Cullina, fruits © Marybeth Hanley Middle row: Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) has fibrous, almost shaggy brown bark and a thick trunk, with flattened, scale-like leaves that grow in fan-shaped clusters. Its fruits are light blue-green, rough, and spherical. Look for this tree in swamp forests of the coastal plain. Photos: Leaves © Arthur Haines, bark © Glenn Dreyer, fruits © Donald Cameron Bottom row: Northern white-cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is widespread in moist and wet forests of the north. Note its rough, deep-brown bark; flat, scale-like needles; and clusters of oval, light-green or tan fruits. It is one of New England's longest-lived trees, lasting 200-300 years, hence its common name arbor-vitae (tree of life). Photos: Leaves © 2024 Donna Kausen, bark © Arthur Haines, fruits © Donald Cameron Photo assemblage by Olivia Newhall-Thayer #nativeplanttrust #nativeplants #nativenewenglandplants #newengland #trees #cedars #threecedargenera #tellingapartcedars

Many gardeners know that hostas are great for shady areas, but did you know that their leaves can be green, blue, or yellow? Hosta 'Fire Island' has bright leaves that fade from yellow to chartreuse, while hosta 'Blue Moon' has bluish-green leaves. Learn more about colorful hostas https://lnkd.in/eMn7JRY8

Everybody loves trees 🌳... all kinds of trees and we LOVE 💚 sharing all about them with you! Here we have the Arbutus 'Marina', also known as the Strawberry 🍓Tree, is an evergreen tree notable for its reddish, peeling bark and glossy, dark green leaves. Typically growing 20-40 feet tall with a 20-30 foot spread, it produces clusters of pink to white flowers in the fall and winter, followed by small, red, strawberry-like fruits. It thrives in Mediterranean climates (USDA zones 7-10), preferring well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Minimal pruning is needed, mainly to shape the tree. It is resistant to pests but can suffer from root rot if over-watered. Are you familiar with this tree? It's a beauty don't you think?! #arboristnow #treeknowledge #everybodylovestrees #treetrivia