By Barbara Malt, Lehigh Valley Audubon Society –Originally published in the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society Summer 2020 Newsletter You can have beautiful garden flowers that also provide a fall and winter feast for birds to keep them going through cold weather. These two work well together to … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Franklinia – a Horticultural Mystery
If you are looking for something unusual, as well as a challenge, consider the Franklinia. Franklinia alatamaha is a large shrub or small tree with a mysterious story and a showy appearance. It’s been extinct in the wild since the early 1800’s. It may not be the easiest plant to grow. But the … [Read more...]
Seed Grown for Genetic Diversity
Why are seed grown native plants important? How else would you grow a plant, anyway? It's time for a lesson in basic biology, but don't worry. It will come back to you easily. When a plant is grown from seed, the seed is formed from successful pollination. Pollination happens when pollen (the … [Read more...]
