Midwestern Monsters: Ghoulish Plants & Protists
Since it’s finally autumn, it’s officially the season of frights! While you may not expect it, there are certainly a few creepy characters right outside your doorstep. From gloopy yellow masses to sneaky parasites, here are just a few ghoulish plants and protists found in our home state of Wisconsin. Ghost Pipe While uncommon3, it’s […]
Frightening Flowers: 3 Spooky Plants You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
While the worlds of haunts and herbs don’t often cross paths, every once in a while, there’s a plant so macabre that it’s a monster in its own right. From parasites to bird murder, there are plenty of nefarious characters in the world of botany, but look at me getting ahead of myself. Grab a […]
Give the Rake a Break: Your Guide to Sustainable Leaf Management
Each cool autumn is contrasted by the transformation from lush green to fiery hues of red, orange, and yellow. Yet, after the big show, many of us are left with a sea of leaves to rake, bag, and dispose of. So, why not leave them where they are? Nature’s Fertilizer Be-leaf it or not, leaf […]
3 Winter-Hardy Plants to Add to Your Landscape
During the spring, summer, and fall, we look forward to decorating our landscape with seasonal blooms and greenery. Once winter hits, we may feel like we are stuck in a rut with gardening. Wisconsin is located in zone 5a for the planting calendar. This means that our average minimum temperature is minus 20 degrees, which […]
Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall
Seeing colorful blooms in the spring time is a sign for new beginnings and sunny weather. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner just testing the waters of bulb planting, follow these tips and tricks so your garden is sprinkled with color come spring. Picking the Perfect Spot Spring blooming bulbs need at least […]
Native Plants to Fill Your Fall Gaps & Containers
As we transition further in fall you might be stuck on what to do with your garden or landscape at home. When we think of fall, we think of plants and blooms dying off because the air is colder and the sun isn’t around as much. On the contrary, there are multiple different plants that […]
5 Tips for Bringing Your Plants Indoors for the Winter
When it comes to houseplant maintenance, it’s quite common for owners to move their houseplants outside in the summer so they can absorb fresh air, soak up rainwater, and bask in sunny summer weather. Because most houseplants are considered tropical, they need to be returned indoors once the weather turns cold again – especially in […]
3 Easy Tips for Sustainable Garden & Landscape Cleanup
Raking leaves, cutting back plants, and cleaning up our landscape is part of our typical fall checklist, but did you know that beneficial pollinators, insects, and other animals rely on autumn debris and dried plants for shelter and food in the winter? Fall garden cleanup can also make spring gardening far easier as much of […]
Where Animals Go During Winter: Reptiles & Amphibians
A few weeks ago we dove deeper into how birds, bees and other bugs survive winter’s cold temperatures by migrating, burrowing or colonies dying off except for the queen who would start a new generation in spring. This week, it’s our final installment and we’re going to be covering a segment of the Animal Kingdom […]
How Plants Survive the Winter: Damage Prevention Tips
With all of the challenges posed to plants in the winter season, what can you do to protect your plants from the cold? We’ve got a few tips, some are easy to do, while others require a bit of creativity: Know what plants are cold tolerant and which aren’t. Knowing your plant’s hardiness zone will […]
