gardening for wildlife - Fine Gardening

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    Great Native Perennials for Your Region

    In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…

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    Julianne’s Backyard Birds in Ottawa

    Hi GPODers! As warmer weather starts creeping in and earth springs back to life, more wildlife activity begins to flourish. However, in some gardens the activity never really stops. For…

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    Michelle’s Habitat Gardens in Pennsylvania

    Hi GPODers! Yesterday we explored the joys (and beauty) of producing food through Mark's vegetable garden in Vermont (Mark’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden in Vermont). Today we're discussing another vital reason…

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    Stephanie’s Wildlife Haven in New Hampshire

    Hey GPODers! No preamble from me today, Stephanie included a beautiful description with her submission so we're jumping right in: Hello! I’m Stephanie and I live in an adorable brick…

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    Elin’s Downtown Wilderness

    We’re off to East Tennessee today to visit with Elin Johnson. There is a gate in the fence in the backyard of my condo in downtown Farragut, Tennessee. Walk through…

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    Visitors in Maxine’s Garden

    We’re in Rotterdam, New York, visiting with Maxine Brisport today. My daily walk through the garden has become a ritual. I absolutely enjoy gazing at the colors and softly inhaling…

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    Native Plants for Southern California Pollinators

    Winter is a great time to add new plants to your garden, and what better to add than California natives? California natives have evolved with our local weather conditions, soil,…

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    Van’s Garden

    Today’s photos come from Linda Kennedy, who is taking us all on a visit to her talented gardening friend in Dallas. Van Johnson has become the gardening guru here in…

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    Regina’s Wildlife-Friendly Garden in Connecticut

    My name is Regina Melo, and I am a Brazilian American who has been living in Connecticut for the last 25 years. I started gardening about 16 years ago when…

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    Gardening for Wildlife in Seattle

    Today's photos come from Debby Davenport. Growing up in St. Louis, I was inspired by my mom’s green thumb and her beautiful perennial beds. I developed a passion for growing…