We have all just gone through a serious learning experience, Hurricane Ian has opened our eyes to the terrifying truth of how fragile our communities are. The agriculture community has been outspoken for years about the far-reaching impacts of mass development of our land into cookie cutter neighborhoods and large paved over developments. Clear cutting… Continue reading YOU HAVE THE POWER!
When I was a child, we always went to visit my Grandma and Papa in their mobile home park. My cousins, brother, and I would walk the quiet streets with my Grandma, and we always ended up stopping by the neighbor's house. We called him, "The Rose Man." To this day my brother and I… Continue reading The Role of Roses
Buzzzz....buzzzzzz.... When people hear this sound things go one of two ways. Either the person hearing this smile and look around for the amazing pollinator fly by, or you jump back, swat, flail, or do anything you can to ensure this creature does not land on you. Whether you enjoy being around bees or not,… Continue reading Plant for the Pollinators!
One of the best parts about the spring are all the pollinators buzzing around! From bees, butterflies, and moths, nothing brings on pollinators like a mass quantity of flowers. There's one plant that truly attracts pollinators in zones 9-9b, and that's Buddleia.It's also known as Butterfly Bush. Many of the original Buddleia were invasive and… Continue reading What’s the Buzz on Buddleia?
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