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Kimberly Simmen
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Cranesbill or Wild Geranium
Family: Geraniaceae Name: Geranium maculatum Bloom Time: May-June Flower: lavender/pink Soil Condition: moist, dry, adaptable Light:...
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Kimberly Simmen
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Rosy Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae Name: Carex rosea 'Bloom' Time: May 'Flower': Spikelet Soil Condition: Wet, moist, adaptable Light: Partial shade,...
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Kimberly Simmen
Mar 10, 20242 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Silky Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae Name: Cornus amomum Bloom Time: May-June Flower: Creamy white Fruiting Time: August-September Fruit: Blue Soil...
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Kimberly Simmen
Mar 4, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Hayscented Fern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae Name: Dennstaedtia punctilobula Bloom Time: None, Fern Flower: Spores Soil Condition: Moist, well-drained,...
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Kimberly Simmen
Feb 26, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: American Hornbeam
Family: Betulaceae Name: Carpinus caroliniana Bloom Time: March-May Flower: Golden yellow catkins Fruit: Nutlet Fruit Harvest Time: Fall...
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Kimberly Simmen
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Hairy Woodrush
Family: Juncaceae Name: Luzula acuminata Bloom Time: April-May Flower: Pale yellow floret Soil Condition: Moist, average Light: Partial...
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Kimberly Simmen
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Pasture Rose
Family: Rosaceae Name: Rosa carolina Bloom Time: May-June Flower: Varies light to dark pink Fruit Time: August-Ocober Fruit: Red Soil...
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Kimberly Simmen
Feb 4, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Birdsfoot Violet
Family: Violaceae Name: Viola pedata Bloom Time: April-May Flower: Violet, lavender, white, purple, usually bicolor Soil Condition: Dry,...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 28, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Common Evening Primrose
Family: Onagraceae Name: Oenothera biennis Bloom Time: August - October Flower: Yellow Soil Condition: Dry, average Light: Sun, partial...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Native Plant of the Week: American Arborvitae aka Eastern White-Cedar
Family: Cupressaceae Name: Thuja occidentalis Bloom Time: April-May Flower: Female: green with 4-6 scales, Male: green tipped with brown...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Goldie's Wood Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae Name: Dryopteris goldieana Bloom Time: None Flower: None. Soil Condition: Moist, rich, well-drained Light: Partial...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 8, 20245 min read
Garden Obstacles: Pruning
Even though we are gardening with native plants, sometimes pruning is necessary for their health or to control their size, especially in...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 8, 20241 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Spotted Wintergreen
Family: Ericaceae Name: Chimaphila maculata Bloom Time: July-August Flower: White Soil Condition: Dry, well-drained, acidic Light: Shade...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 7, 20243 min read
Garden Obstacles: NYSDEC 2024 Seedling Sale - The NoNo's on their list!
This is the link for all the information you need to order: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/treenurserybrochure.pdf I'm...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 3, 20247 min read
Garden Obstacles: Alternatives to Invasive Ground Covers
It's almost that time of year again to start working in the garden. Here is my rant about The Home Depot, Lowe's, and all the big box...
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Kimberly Simmen
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Native Plant of the Week: Eastern White Pine
Eastern white pine is my favorite native evergreen.
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Kimberly Simmen
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Garden Obstacles: Finding Plants Native to Long Island
This is only a partial picture list but it is a start for those new to native plants. For more information on each plant, please visit...
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Kimberly Simmen
Dec 30, 20238 min read
Garden Obstacles: Taking Care of Our Nectaring Insects
Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of a flower of the same species, which results...
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Kimberly Simmen
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Garden Obstacles: Creating Habitat for Wildlife
Whether you have a large or small piece of property, creating a habitat for wildlife is easier than you think. Take a walk around your...
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Kimberly Simmen
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Garden Obstacle: Birding with Native Plants
Long Island is a fantastic place for birding, whether in a park or your backyard. To increase the amount of birds in your yard you will...
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