NativePlantGardener
@bloomingal.bsky.social
Native plant enthusiast and gardener. I enjoy learning and researching all about our native pollinators and plants.
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🦉 🐨🦋 🦍 🦧 🐸 🐘 🦁 World Wildlife Day celebrates the incredible diversity of animals and plants on our planet. Let’s honor and protect the wildlife that makes our world unique. Together, we can ensure future generations experience the wonder of Earth’s biodiversity.
March 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🦉 🐨🦋 🦍 🦧 🐸 🐘 🦁 World Wildlife Day celebrates the incredible diversity of animals and plants on our planet. Let’s honor and protect the wildlife that makes our world unique. Together, we can ensure future generations experience the wonder of Earth’s biodiversity.
FREE presentation from ndal.org with Larry Weaner, FAPLD.
“Even on the smallest residential property, sharing garden decisions with nature changes everything.
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#ecology #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
“Even on the smallest residential property, sharing garden decisions with nature changes everything.
www.ndal.org/upcoming-eve...
#ecology #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
At Home with Nature: Beauty, Ecology, and Experience — NDAL: New Directions in the American Landscape
Larry Weaner, FAPLD Even on the smallest residential property, sharing garden decisions with nature changes everything. In this eye opening presentation, Larry will illustrate how an ecology-based, ...
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February 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
FREE presentation from ndal.org with Larry Weaner, FAPLD.
“Even on the smallest residential property, sharing garden decisions with nature changes everything.
www.ndal.org/upcoming-eve...
#ecology #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
“Even on the smallest residential property, sharing garden decisions with nature changes everything.
www.ndal.org/upcoming-eve...
#ecology #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
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‘8.5 hectares of native trees would be planted on Harford Moor, near Ivybridge, to help "reconnect existing woodlands".’
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Tree planting under way near Ivybridge to boost flood resilience
Dartmoor National Park says 8.5 hectares of native trees will be planted on Harford Moor.
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February 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
‘8.5 hectares of native trees would be planted on Harford Moor, near Ivybridge, to help "reconnect existing woodlands".’
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February 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Latest News: Restoration Stories-
A Practioner’s Journey of Tallgrass Prairie Restoration”
A story about a 23 year old restored prairie Text and photos submitted by Christine Taliga.
www.ser.org/news/605961/... #nativeplants #prairie #nativeplantgardening
A Practioner’s Journey of Tallgrass Prairie Restoration”
A story about a 23 year old restored prairie Text and photos submitted by Christine Taliga.
www.ser.org/news/605961/... #nativeplants #prairie #nativeplantgardening
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) advances restoration science, practice and policy to re-establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
“Latest News: Restoration Stories-
A Practioner’s Journey of Tallgrass Prairie Restoration”
A story about a 23 year old restored prairie Text and photos submitted by Christine Taliga.
www.ser.org/news/605961/... #nativeplants #prairie #nativeplantgardening
A Practioner’s Journey of Tallgrass Prairie Restoration”
A story about a 23 year old restored prairie Text and photos submitted by Christine Taliga.
www.ser.org/news/605961/... #nativeplants #prairie #nativeplantgardening
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Advance copy of my new book just arrived... 3 yrs in the works, beautifully illustrated by www.instagram.com/art_bumble/. I'm thrilled to hold a copy.
You can preorder from @uchicagopress.bsky.social press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
Use code UCPNEW for a 30% discount; please share. Thanks!
You can preorder from @uchicagopress.bsky.social press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
Use code UCPNEW for a 30% discount; please share. Thanks!
October 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Advance copy of my new book just arrived... 3 yrs in the works, beautifully illustrated by www.instagram.com/art_bumble/. I'm thrilled to hold a copy.
You can preorder from @uchicagopress.bsky.social press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
Use code UCPNEW for a 30% discount; please share. Thanks!
You can preorder from @uchicagopress.bsky.social press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
Use code UCPNEW for a 30% discount; please share. Thanks!
‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity. By Angela Symons at euronews.com
www.euronews.com/green/2024/0...
#biodiversity #nativeplants
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#biodiversity #nativeplants
Newly approved Nature Restoration Law a ‘vital boost’ to biodiversity
What is the EU's Nature Restoration Law? Inside the first-of-its-kind regulation.
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February 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
‘A momentous day for nature’: EU approves first-of-its-kind law that could bring back biodiversity. By Angela Symons at euronews.com
www.euronews.com/green/2024/0...
#biodiversity #nativeplants
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#biodiversity #nativeplants
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‘Despite global efforts to combat the climate crisis and wildlife loss, light pollution remains socially accepted’
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Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates
From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars
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February 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
‘Despite global efforts to combat the climate crisis and wildlife loss, light pollution remains socially accepted’
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Upcoming FREE Wild Ones Webinar- The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens: Connecting People & Plants
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The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens - Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant commu...
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February 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Upcoming FREE Wild Ones Webinar- The Advocacy Power of Public Native Gardens: Connecting People & Plants
wildones.org/demonstratio... #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
wildones.org/demonstratio... #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
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Pollinators need our help, and planting pollinator-friendly flowers is a great way to create some habitat for them. Even a small space is helpful!
See this helpful directory for native plants and seeds:
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#nativeplants #pollinatorplants #waterwise #waterwisegardening
See this helpful directory for native plants and seeds:
xerces.org/pollinator-c...
#nativeplants #pollinatorplants #waterwise #waterwisegardening
February 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Pollinators need our help, and planting pollinator-friendly flowers is a great way to create some habitat for them. Even a small space is helpful!
See this helpful directory for native plants and seeds:
xerces.org/pollinator-c...
#nativeplants #pollinatorplants #waterwise #waterwisegardening
See this helpful directory for native plants and seeds:
xerces.org/pollinator-c...
#nativeplants #pollinatorplants #waterwise #waterwisegardening
Garden Myth Busters! Using Bleach to Disinfect Tools
By By Rachel Vecchio and Libby Good at mgnv.org
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#nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
By By Rachel Vecchio and Libby Good at mgnv.org
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#nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
Garden Myth Busters! Using Bleach to Disinfect Tools
THE MYTH: The best way to disinfect pruning tools is to use a bleach solution. A common and much-debated garden myth is that a chlorine bleach solution is the best way to disinfect pruning tools. S…
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February 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Garden Myth Busters! Using Bleach to Disinfect Tools
By By Rachel Vecchio and Libby Good at mgnv.org
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#nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
By By Rachel Vecchio and Libby Good at mgnv.org
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#nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
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"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." – John Muir
Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved
Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved
February 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." – John Muir
Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved
Together, we can make a world of difference. Learn more: monarchjointventure.org/get-involved
“Planting trees is not the sole solution to climate change. But done right, reforestation can help capture significant amounts of carbon.”
By Susan Cook-Patton at nature.org
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By Susan Cook-Patton at nature.org
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Reforestation Hub
The Reforestation Hub identifies up to 148 million acres of total opportunity for reforestation in the U.S., which could capture up to 535 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
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February 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Planting trees is not the sole solution to climate change. But done right, reforestation can help capture significant amounts of carbon.”
By Susan Cook-Patton at nature.org
www.nature.org/en-us/what-w...
By Susan Cook-Patton at nature.org
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Join us on February 25 for The Butterfly (and Bumble Bee) Effect: Voluntary Conservation for At-Risk Species with Caroline Hernandez.
Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...
#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...
#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
February 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Join us on February 25 for The Butterfly (and Bumble Bee) Effect: Voluntary Conservation for At-Risk Species with Caroline Hernandez.
Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...
#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
Register for FREE at monarchjointventure.org/events/monar...
#MonarchWebinars #MonarchConservation #PollinatorConservation #NatureEducation #WildlifeWebinars
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#Lichens I explained to a neighbor that lichens were not killing his tree, but the bare twigs provided good light for photosynthesis. He's not alone in thinking the lichens are causing harm to trees, so read "Lichen: a three-way symbiotic organism." greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2020/11/lich...
February 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#Lichens I explained to a neighbor that lichens were not killing his tree, but the bare twigs provided good light for photosynthesis. He's not alone in thinking the lichens are causing harm to trees, so read "Lichen: a three-way symbiotic organism." greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2020/11/lich...
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It takes nothing from any of us to be kind to another living being . . . 🐛 🕷 🐝
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #insects #bees #savethebees #nature #peace #love #kindness #vegan #harmnone #animism
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #insects #bees #savethebees #nature #peace #love #kindness #vegan #harmnone #animism
February 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It takes nothing from any of us to be kind to another living being . . . 🐛 🕷 🐝
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #insects #bees #savethebees #nature #peace #love #kindness #vegan #harmnone #animism
#greenwitchtea #greenwitch #insects #bees #savethebees #nature #peace #love #kindness #vegan #harmnone #animism
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"We didn’t plan to specifically attract #bumblebees. Indeed, the abundance of #butterflies has tripled and the number of red-listed #bird species has gone from 11 to 17. But bumblebees are great indicators of ecosystem health."
#rewilding #scotland
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#rewilding #scotland
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How Rewilding Denmarkfield Has Brought Back the Bees
Rewilding Denmarkfield has been fairly hands-off with its work. The result: an abundance of bees and native plants finding their way to the land.
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February 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
"We didn’t plan to specifically attract #bumblebees. Indeed, the abundance of #butterflies has tripled and the number of red-listed #bird species has gone from 11 to 17. But bumblebees are great indicators of ecosystem health."
#rewilding #scotland
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#rewilding #scotland
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If you discover a hibernating bumblebee while digging in your garden or allotment this winter, try to avoid disturbing her, and loosely re-cover her so she can hit the snooze button until spring. More advice from @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social at www.bumblebeeconservation.org
#SaveTheBees #nature 🐝
#SaveTheBees #nature 🐝
February 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
If you discover a hibernating bumblebee while digging in your garden or allotment this winter, try to avoid disturbing her, and loosely re-cover her so she can hit the snooze button until spring. More advice from @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social at www.bumblebeeconservation.org
#SaveTheBees #nature 🐝
#SaveTheBees #nature 🐝
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#NativePlants are #prairie love. 🌱
Native prairie plant valentines for your friday
I originally made these for www.plantlovestories.com ages ago!
I originally made these for www.plantlovestories.com ages ago!
February 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#NativePlants are #prairie love. 🌱
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An endangered Ethiopian wolf licking the nectar of a red hot poker (Kniphofia foliosa).
Researchers found these predator wolves may be pollinators in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. 🌱
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Researchers found these predator wolves may be pollinators in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. 🌱
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From Predator to Pollinator: Unveiling the Floral Foraging Habits of Ethiopian Wolves
When Ethiopia’s top predator licks flowers for nectar, it may be helping to shape the future of its Afroalpine...
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February 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
An endangered Ethiopian wolf licking the nectar of a red hot poker (Kniphofia foliosa).
Researchers found these predator wolves may be pollinators in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. 🌱
botany.one/2025/02/from... #nature #animals
Researchers found these predator wolves may be pollinators in Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. 🌱
botany.one/2025/02/from... #nature #animals
Information on rewilding your garden by mossy.earth.com
www.mossy.earth/rewilding-kn...
#rewilding #nativeplants #savethebees #pollinators #nativeplantgardening
www.mossy.earth/rewilding-kn...
#rewilding #nativeplants #savethebees #pollinators #nativeplantgardening
How to Rewild Your Garden
Follow these 11 straightforward ways to rewild your garden, balcony or window boxes and create a nature-friendly space full of life.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Information on rewilding your garden by mossy.earth.com
www.mossy.earth/rewilding-kn...
#rewilding #nativeplants #savethebees #pollinators #nativeplantgardening
www.mossy.earth/rewilding-kn...
#rewilding #nativeplants #savethebees #pollinators #nativeplantgardening
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World’s largely unprotected peatlands are ticking ‘carbon bomb’, warns study
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World’s largely unprotected peatlands are ticking ‘carbon bomb’, warns study
Bogs and swamps are a colossal carbon store but their continued destruction would blow climate change targets
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February 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
World’s largely unprotected peatlands are ticking ‘carbon bomb’, warns study
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Free webinar on February 20! (Suggested donation is $5 for Wild Ones members; $10 for non-members.) from wildness.org
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#savethebees #pollinators #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
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#savethebees #pollinators #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding Native and Managed Pollinators
Explore the diverse roles bees play in ecosystems, the challenges they face, and the balance between managed and wild pollinators.
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February 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Free webinar on February 20! (Suggested donation is $5 for Wild Ones members; $10 for non-members.) from wildness.org
wildones.org/understandin...
#savethebees #pollinators #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
wildones.org/understandin...
#savethebees #pollinators #nativeplants #nativeplantgardening
Keystone plant guides! From homegrownnationalpark.org
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#savethebees #nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark #nativeplantgardening 🌱
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#savethebees #nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark #nativeplantgardening 🌱
Keystone Plant Guides - Homegrown National Park
SUPPORT MORE LIFE! Keystones are the most productive native plants to support the most productive species. Was this helpful? Yes No Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
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February 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM