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Tag: native plants

Thin-leaved Coneflower (Rudbeckia triloba) Photo by Donna L. Long
August 13August 13 Donna L. Long

Rudbeckias (Coneflowers) for Hot and Sunny Sites

Colorado Potato Beetle laying orange eggs on stressed tomato plants
June 15November 29 Donna L. Long

Colorado Potato Beetles and How to Predict Garden Pest Infestations

My first harvest from the new garden plot.
September 3September 4 Donna L. Long

My Community Garden Plot This Summer.

Butterfly Bush
December 7January 2 Donna L. Long

A List of Common Exotic Invasive Plants

Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) in my garden
November 12January 19 Donna L. Long

Native Plants with Neat Growing Habits

Great Spangled Fritillary on Echinacea purpurea
May 18April 25 Donna L. Long

What is a Naturalist’s Garden or Backyard Habitat?

Great Spangled Fritillary on Echinacea purpurea
March 24June 24 Donna L. Long

A Backyard Habitat Garden: What You Need to Start One

Eastern Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia). Photo by Donna L. Long
March 20March 11 Donna L. Long

Long Bloomers: Native Flowers That Bloom A Long Time

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
August 15June 14 Donna L. Long

Clumping for Neatness: Tidy Native Plants

Reproduction parts of Prickly Pear.
August 8June 17 Donna L. Long

Native Plants for a Sunny, Dry Garden

Thin-leaved Coneflower (Rudbeckia triloba) Photo by Donna L. Long
August 2June 23 Donna L. Long

Summer-into-Fall Blooming Native Plants for Philadelphia

July 30June 23 Donna L. Long

Summer Phlox Delivers Through Summer Heat

indigenous Concord grapes
October 16January 19 Donna L. Long

The Last of the Summer Grape Juice

Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
August 8January 19 Donna L. Long

Butterflies of Philadelphia: A Checklist

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April 21June 14 Donna L. Long

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