BumbleBee on New England Aster: Lusilier, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons All asters provide nectar to butterflies, and support bees and pollinators. Some species also provide the larval food for butterfly caterpillars. Songbirds and small mammals rely on the late season seeds. Various … [Read more...]
This Week In The Nursery
Now is a great time to plant. Evenings are cooler, morning dew provides some moisture, and the plants will have two seasons of cool weather to establish before the heat of next summer. But don't forget to water if it doesn't rain! Fell the soil about 4"-6" below the surface and if it is dry, your … [Read more...]
Nine Reasons to Plant an Oak
Oaks support hundreds of butterfly and moth species Five hundred and thirty-four to be exact. An oak tree supports more moths and butterflies than any other native tree species, and more than non-native species. Why is this important? Because we need insects for our ecosystem to function … [Read more...]
