At a glance: Soil needs: Not overly picky about pH, but prefers over 6.5. Tolerant of clay but prefers loam.…
At a glance: A bit more…
At a glance: Soil needs: Not picky about soil type or pH, but prefers slightly acidic. Can tolerate poorly-drained/waterlogged soils,…
At a glance: (most of these are for common sunflower, Helianthus annuus) Soil needs: Accepts many types, but it must…
At a glance: Soil needs: Not picky about soil type, tolerates even very poor soils. Water needs: Moderate. Likes moist…
At a glance: Soil needs: In the eastern USA, prefers neutral to acidic soils. Accepts many soil types as long…
At a glance: Soil needs: Not very particular about soil type or pH. Tolerates urban pollution well. Water needs: High…
Here’s a highlight of another plant I like to give away: the Firebush. A South Florida native, it’s a huge hit among the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds!
The amount of people who are passionate about the environment is growing every day! Sustaining this trend well into the future may rely on staying positive and motivated, instead of being overwhelmed by negativity and helplessness. Personally, updates from The Nature Conservancy are a huge part of what keeps me motivated.
When too many of my plants germinate in the garden, I try to give away the seedlings. I just leave them out for any stranger walking by! This time I gave away Senna ligustrina, a native legume with beautiful flowers.