Missouri is a Midwestern state with more than six million residents. The state was named after a tribe of Sioux Indians called the Missouris. It’s known for its barbecue, the pawpaw fruit, the famous Gateway Arch, and much more. Something else that Missouri has is a lot of beautiful native wildflowers. This Missouri native plants…
This easy-to-make creamy tomato soup from fresh tomatoes is a family favorite you’ll love and make again and again. There’s no chopping or peeling involved, and you only need a few ingredients you already have in your garden or pantry. When I was growing up, my mom made this at least once a week and…
Native plants will help you have easier gardening and more successful blooms. This is because native plants are already adapted to the climates and conditions in Mississippi. They don’t require fertilizers and they need fewer (if any) pesticides when compared to traditional lawns. They also help prevent soil erosion and don’t need to be watered…
I recently planted a bed of fall broccoli, collards, and kale, carefully covering the young transplants with row cover to keep out cabbage worms. But when I removed the cover to water the plants a day or two later, a few leaves and even an entire kale plant had been cut clean through the stems….
Minnesota has a continental climate with cold, frigid winters and hot, humid summers. Like much of the Upper Midwest United States, it has some of the widest variety of weather conditions. It has clearly defined four seasons, each with its own characteristics. These seasons bring challenges to plant life in the area, but natives have…
Plants that are native to your local ecosystem will be easier for you to care for, require less maintenance, and are good for local animals and insects, and the environment. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or new to the game, you can benefit from using native plants in your garden and landscape. You can…
Home of the Chesapeake Bay and the city of Baltimore, Maryland is an amazing state with a lot to offer. In addition to sights to see and shores to explore, there are also many great native plants and animals to experience. If you want to create your own home garden or freshen up your existing…
Sometimes a striking weed will capture our interest, and instead of yanking it out by the roots, we decide to let it grow for the sake of beauty or to see what it becomes. I do this with wild violets, valuing their delicate purple blossoms in spring as well as their medicinal and culinary uses….
New England states present some challenges when it comes to your home garden or landscape. The weather can be harsh in the winter and some plants, especially certain flowering ones, cannot survive the cold, ice, or snow. However, native plants have evolved to adapt to these conditions and the unique, widely changing climate of Massachusetts. …