Pollinator Plants & Design

Just a reminder: Plant Sale tomorrow! 10-3. Hope to see you there!

Since the fishing opener is upon us, we have earthworms on our minds! Some of you may have seen this information before, but lots of folks are surprised to learn that earthworms are an invasive species here in Minnesota and surrounding states.

As gardeners, we often hear about how great worms are for the soil, increasing air circulation, water infiltration, and adding fertilizer. While the benefits of worms in an agricultural setting have been well documented, worms in North America have a downside.

Unless you live in the southeast or parts of the Pacific Northwest, your region has no native worms. Vast regions of the continent have evolved without worms present, which has left a considerable legacy on the soils as well as the plant species that rely on them.

That's right, worms are bad for our native plants! Their burrowing activity mixes organic and mineral soil layers and allows for greater infiltration of water. This leaches valuable nutrients from the soil that plants, especially forest herbs, desperately require. It also increases runoff and erosion. Worm f***s, or casts, speed up microbial activity as well, which eats up vital stores of nitrogen in the organic soil layers. The loss of carbon from areas where worms have invaded has been likened to a complete functional loss of the forest floor. Worms have also been shown to eat vast quantities of small seeds, especially those of our dwindling orchid species.

The US has no restrictions on the import of worms, and new invasions are happening every year. Research has shown that epicenters of worm invasions are significantly correlated with roads and fishable streams. The Minnesota DNR advises that the best way to slow the spread of worms into new areas is to not release them. Worms are very slow to expand their populations, often moving less than 5 meters a year. Since humans are the most considerable vectors for worm movement, if we use the proper methods to discard worms used for bait, or composting, we can slow their spread across this continent.

*Please visit this link to read more articles about invasive earthworms.
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Plants are set up and ready! Come on by 10-3 today! 2285 Berrywood Dr

Native Plant Sale!
Saturday May 6th from 10-3
Location:
2285 Berrywood Dr. Cincinnati, OH

Spring is here, and while we know you're eager to start sprucing up your outdoor space, we politely and respectfully urge you to BUZZ OFF with your yard work. 🐝

70% of native bees nest underground in the colder months, while 30% lay eggs in natural, hollow stems...which means many important pollinators are still hibernating. Show them some love and respect by delaying your garden and yard work for a few more weeks.

Get a head start on helping pollinators with tips for building your own pollinator garden: https://www.fws.gov/story/how-build-pollinator-garden

Photo Credit: Green metallic sweat bee in a cavity, by Katja Schulz / CC BY 2.0 http://ow.ly/goo050Ik9Iz

It’s that time of year when we start dreaming of warmer weather, expanding our gardens and welcoming pollinators to your creation. As you start your planning visit my webpage and use the Searchable Plant Database to start finding plants to fit your conditions. Just put light, water, height or color in the search and get a list of plants that fit your needs. Plants will be available in early May!

Pollinator Plants & Design Designing beautiful garden spaces to attract and preserve native pollinators

Oggi alle 3:03 è iniziato L' AUTUNNO.

Le foglie che cadono sono RIPARO e NUTRIMENTO per tantissime creature VIVENTI.

BENE ARRIVATO AUTUNNO.

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Natives! They are so important!

! Climate-wise landscapes are within reach. We just need to do it and help others see the wisdom of working with nature to help the birds and the pollinators. We provide this and many other earth-friendly ideas in "Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future." www.climatewiselandscaping.com

Join us for our Spring plant sale! Saturday May 7th 11-4. Address: 5001 Kellogg ave, Cincinnati. A portion of sales will go to support Queen City Rowing Club.

Join me tomorrow at the Mariemont Farmers Market 10-1!

Missed the plant sale? No problem! Just contact me for an appointment and come shop!

It's coming soon!! Make your plans to join me! Sale is 10-3

Happy Native Plant Month!!
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Ohio Native Plant Month

Spring native wildflowers are blooming and gorgeous! Take some time to go for a hike and consider adding some of these beauties to your own garden!

Just some things to think about when creating a garden to invite pollinators. Enjoy!!