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Comments (17)Sandy: Wonderful pictures. It's interesting to me that the Little Yellow, Phaon Crescent, and Dogface were all more strongly marked than ones I have seen. What time of year were those pictures taken? --- About those sterile cultivars: We have a tree around here, the Bradford Pear, that is a sterile import from China. However, it is also fragile. Branches fall off either in wind, or else in the spring when the branches are full of sap and flowers. We had one fall over in our yard (when the girls were outside ... yikes!). So, to remedy this, other sterile cultivars with improved strength were created to replace the Bradfords. BUT It turned out that the sterile cultivars could *cross-pollinate* the Bradford. The result is that Bradford hybrids are now escaping, and taking over, in the wild. Bummer, dude. (That's not a criticism of the Lantana; garden flowers are not much of a threat. Rather, I'm making a general observation about the quirks of sterility). Jeff...See MoreThoughts From The Belly - March 2008
Comments (3)Thanks Dan, for another delightful "belly thought"! Tolerating a little herbivore browsing in your garden reminds me of what the folks at the Jack Daniels Distillery call the "Angel's Share". Your idea of amnesty for the insect world reminded me of this poem. ********* Familiar whine in my ear You settle on my forearm Prepare to pierce my skin with your proboscis I raise my hand to strike Wait! What if I let you complete the cycle? You might feed the songbird Who cheers my day. Your larvae might feed the minnow Who feeds the fingerling Who feeds the pike Who feeds me. You might be a meal For the brown bat Whose guano fertilizes Tomatoes for my salad. SMACK! But not today. by Deborah K. Frontiera...See MoreBringing Nature Home - new book!
Comments (11)If you check through several different states either Conservation or Natural Resources departments many of the plants suggested for wildlife and nature plantings are both invasive and originate in another country. I used to spend Saturday mornings listening to well known writers extoll about the native plants for birds and butterflies. Then when I checked most were considered invasive not just in my area but in other parts of the US. Giving you a Chinese wisteria does not suprise me at all....See MoreDouglas Tallany author of Bringing Nature Home coming to Oklahoma
Comments (0)Douglas Tallamy, the author of the award-winning book Bringing Nature Home; How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants will be coming to Oklahoma to speak about this vital connection between plants and animals. He presents a powerful argument for planting natives and makes a case that every yard, regardless of size can make a difference. OKC iS Wednesday,August 18th and Tulsa is Thursday, August 19th. Doug is a professor of Entomology at the University of Delaware, has spoken extensively across the United States and has been a guest on NPRÂs Science Friday and Talk of the Nation. Because the OKC Zoo generously donated use of their facility, there is no charge for the OKC event, but weÂd like to have an idea of how many to expect. You may call (405) 255-1707 for a reservation or leave me a note at marilyn@wildthingsnursery.com Pre-registering will put your name in the pot for door prizes. In Tulsa you may make reservations by calling the Tulsa Garden Center at (918) 746-5125. There is a $5 charge in Tulsa. There will also be a raffle and great door prizes. In OKC Wild Things Nursery and Sanctuary Water Gardens of Blanchard will be set up and Tulsa will have Clear Creek and Pine Ridge Gardens. Doors open at 6:15 for plant and book sales, Doug will speak at 7:00. Hope to see you there!...See MoreIris S (SC, Zone 7b)
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