Topic: Naturalizing

• Fall At The Prairie

  By: Linette Gerlach | 2 Comments | Sep 25, 10:30pm ET

  We visited a local prairie several times this summer, and I enjoyed sharing the spring and summer prairie photos here. Now I have some fall prairie photos to share.

  My son had a field trip to the prairie the other day where they fished, canoed, hiked, and did a … More

• Some of My Favorite Weeds~ Black Eyed Susans

  By: Linette Gerlach | Comment | Sep 23, 8:07pm ET

  I’ve been talking about weeds that I actually like (as long as they’re not growing in my garden). The other day I talked about one of my fall favorites, goldenrod. Today I’d like to talk a little about another fall favorite, Black Eyed Susans.

  Black Eyed Susans are one … More

• Some Of My Favorite Weeds~ Goldenrod

  By: Linette Gerlach | 3 Comments | Sep 21, 11:35pm ET

  Some of my favorite plants are weeds. Many of these plants get a bad rap. Usually it’s because they spread easily, and some can be invasive. The next time one of these plants grows up in your yard or garden, think about it’s positive properties and features instead of the … More

• Nature’s Patchwork Quilt

  By: Linette Gerlach | Comment | Jul 25, 10:51pm ET

  I think the meadows and wildflower fields look like Mother Nature’s quilt this time of year, with beautiful flowers blooming in bright beautiful colors. Here is Mother Nature’s quilt from far away.

  Here are some of the individual pieces of this meadow quilt. A few of the flowers she sowed … More

• Bee Balm By Any Other Name

  By: Linette Gerlach | 1 Comment | Jul 9, 7:12pm ET

  One of the most versatile plants in my garden is Bee Balm, or Monarda, or otherwise known as Wild Bergamot, or Oswego Tea. It is one of my favorite herbs and flowers. When they’re it’s in full bloom Bee Balm looks like a person having a bad hair day.
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• A Walk Through A Meadow~ Mother Nature’s Garden

  By: Linette Gerlach | 2 Comments | Jun 27, 1:03pm ET

  My son went to a summer nature camp every day this last week, and on Friday I went with him. We had a great time hiking through the woods and meadows, enjoying Mother Nature’s garden. I thought I’d share a few images with you of the flowers in the meadow.
  Some … More

• Shady Ground Covers~ Ferns

  By: Linette Gerlach | Comment | Jun 13, 7:00pm ET

  I talked about how hostas are a wonderful ground cover for shady areas, another great shady ground cover is the fern.

  Since ferns are naturally a woodland plant, they thrive in full or partial shade. Their broad leaves block out the sun and prevent weeds and grasses from growing. … More

• Mother Nature’s Garden~ Mushroom Hunting

  By: Linette Gerlach | 3 Comments | Apr 29, 11:34pm ET

  I did a little harvesting from Mother Nature’s Garden last night. Wild mushrooms are in season right now in our area, so we walked back to the woods and went mushroom hunting.
  I don’t recommend mushroom hunting to anyone unless you know what you’re looking for. There are more poison … More

• Growing Coneflowers to Naturalize and Beautify

  By: Linette Gerlach | 1 Comment | Aug 5, 9:30pm ET

  Last week I promised you more information on naturalizing. Coneflowers are one of the easiest flowers to naturalize on a hillside, or in a ditch or meadow.
  Most coneflower varieties grow to be about 2 to 5 feet tall, depending on the soil, and variety. They are one of my favorite … More

• Naturalizing with Native Plants

  By: Linette Gerlach | 1 Comment | Jul 24, 6:01am ET

  My favorite garden is actually not really a garden at all. It’s a small patch on the hillside above my house. I planted several varieties of plants and flowers there several years ago, then I’ve just sat back and watched it grow.

  Sure I’ve done a little weeding. … More