A Regal Pair
“Purple and gold, the heraldic colors of the king and queen of the meadow, a regal procession in complementary colors”. […]
Back-to-School Edition
Since 2010, the SBG has been installing ‘satellite gardens’ at schools throughout the Centre region–more than 20 to date! Master
Regular Joe
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium spp ) is in full bloom at the SBG, and pollinators are taking full advantage of
Parsley Worms?
Gardeners know: Those colorful swallowtails munching away on your dill, fennel or parsley can eat the entire herb down to
Suddenly Susans
The cheerful faces of ‘black-eyed Susans’ set gardens and roadsides ablaze at this time of year. The genus name Rudbeckia
Wanna-Bees
Bees: these pollinator super-stars are great garden friends who are enjoying increasing popularity among gardeners who realize their value. But
A Tale of Two…Monardas
Scarlet bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a most decorative member of the mint family. The common name ‘bee balm’ refers
The Admirable Red Admiral
The gorgeous red admiral butterfly can be found worldwide, including at the SBG! Adults are easily identified by the bright
Let’s Hear it for the Boys
It’s easy to joke about how male bees are only good for one thing. But on this Father’s Day, let’s
I Need a Drink!
The dry weather we’ve been experiencing recently is a reminder that pollinators need water, too! A fully-stocked pollinator habitat must
Mind the Gap
Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) is an easy-going native that should be in every pollinator garden. Its blooms fill the gap
Hi, Neighbor!
Finding the capped-off tunnels of native cavity-nesting bees is always a thrill for us at the SBG. Whether spotted in
Soft Landings
Arbor Day is right around the corner (April 28) and at the SBG, we love to celebrate trees–after all, native
Ecosystem connections, Habitat
Clean Up Your Act
You were a conscientious gardener and waited to begin your spring clean-up until after April 15 (even though it was
Keeping Time
At the vernal (spring) equinox, the sun shines directly at the equator, making it one of two times in the
Blast from the Past
Over 70% of native bees are ground nesting, with the females digging and provisioning their own individual nests in the
Weather Whiplash
Sunny and 70 degrees one day, snow and ice the next; periods of drought followed by torrential rains. Sound familiar?
Any questions?
Question mark butterflies (Polygonia interrogationis) can be found throughout the eastern U.S., most often in open woods or woodland edges,
Super bee Sunday
Bumble bees (Bombus spp) are superstars of the pollinator world. Their long work day, efficient pollen-transport structures, and ability to
Love is in the air
Valentine’s Day may have passed, but love is in the air at the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in
Gardening is for the birds
Many gardeners are bird lovers, and even those who aren’t confirmed ‘birders’ enjoy watching our feathered friends in the garden
The gall of it
The winter landscape offers a chance to focus on interesting sights that are often hidden by the blooms of spring
Vole patrol
As the snow melts, homeowners may begin to notice a network of ‘runways’ wreaking havoc on their lawns and flowerbeds.