#angelas

@abimee

Hi GPODers! When we say goodbye to the summer months we also largely say goodbye to some garden visitors that are always welcome guests: pollinators. Some migrate long distances to find warmer weather, others hibernate in protected corners and crevices of our landscapes, and others still spend the winter months developing as eggs or larvae to emerge in their final form by spring. While they are out of sight they shouldn’t stay out of mind, and Angela G. in Statesville, North Carolina has a garden that reminds us that our outdoor spaces should be offering vital support for theses beneficial bugs as well as providing us with beauty. Her plantings may be new, but they’re already producing an abundance of blooms that support a variety of pollinators. I garden in Statesville, NC and have been in my location for 3 years. The main area of focus so far has been the beds around the pool, where I have tried to select plants that peak in the summer and that attract pollinators. All of the photos included here are from the beds surrounding the pool, however, in a future submission I hope to be able to show progress on a new pollinator garden I started in spring 2025 and other plantings I am working on as I remove overgrown shrubs and redesign the foundation plantings around the house. Thanks so much, I really enjoy seeing everyone’s gardens and getting ideas, and hope that someone will get some enjoyment out of seeing mine. This first corner looks to be dedicated to lilies. Some colorful true lilies bring the heat and bright white calla lilies add another form while keeping the bed balanced. Angela’s photos show that her plantings are already a big hit with the butterflies in her area. This liatris, a pollinator favorite, was just beginning to bloom when an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) made a visit. A better look at that dense blazing star (Liatris spicata, Zone 3–9) reveals frosty lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina, Zone 4–8) and a pair of purple coneflower purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zone 3–9) directly behind. Angela’s pool-side beds aren’t expansive in size, but they still provide a beautiful buffet of different blooms for the various pollinators that visit her garden. A diverse assortment of colors and flower shapes is not only an aesthetic benefit, but also helps to attract and support a wider array of pollinators. And speaking of pollinators, this garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zone 3–9) is causing a frenzy! Two female Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies are joined by a hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) to enjoy in this floral feast. Behind that garden phlox a ‘Black-Beauty’ lily (Lilium ‘Black Beauty’, Zone 3–9) adds a a more magenta-pink punch to this planting while providing more pollinating possibilities for butterflies and hummingbirds. As much as flowers are vital to our pollinators’ survival, various parts of the plant are utilized throughout a beneficial bug’s lifecycle. Having densely planted areas with plenty of foliage, like this lush border bed, is also a vital source of food and protection for larvae and caterpillars. One final photo shows a beloved monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) visiting Angela’s agastache. The best way to attract these incredible, and threatened, pollinators is to plant a native species of milkweed (their host plant). However, they will also make an appearance to most gardens where an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers are present, as Angela has so successfully done. Thank you so much for sharing your vibrant garden with us, Angela! Getting a taste of summer color is exactly what the doctor calls for this time of year and your floral abundance is the perfect prescription. Summer color may be long gone, but we have all winter to celebrate seasonal highlights on Garden Photo of the Day! As you’re scrolling through garden photos from the past year and planning your plantings for next year, consider sharing your favorite highlights with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   We want to see YOUR garden! Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here Fine Gardening Recommended Products Bee Watering Station with Vivid Flower Design Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Thoughtful Combo: You will receive a bee feeder and 30 glass marbles. This thoughtful combo can provide clean water for the bees, you just need to put the marbles into the bee watering station, add water (note: the water level should not exceed the height of the marbles) and hang them in the right place. The round, colored marbles can provide a place for the bees to stand and prevent them from falling into the water, effectively keeping the bees safe. Fine Material: This exquisite bee bath is made of high quality iron material, smooth surface, rust and weather resistant, not easy to fade, sturdy and reliable. Bee cups for garden can well meet the drinking water needs of lovely bees, and it can also provide food for bees, such as sugar water, nectar, etc., attracting more bees to your outdoor area and making your garden full of vitality. Perfect Size: The butterfly watering station has an overall height of 13.4 inches, a bowl diameter of 9.4 inches, and a weight of 0.44 pounds. The bee cup serves the needs of the bees well without plunging them into dangerously deep water or taking up unnecessary space in your garden, and this compact and efficient design makes it a practical addition to any outdoor space. Elegant Design: Our bee watering cups are designed in unique flower shapes with vibrant and realistic colours to attract lovely bees to your garden and patio, bee feeders for outside are not only functional but can also be used as a landscaping element, their vibrant floral patterns enhance the beauty of your garden. Multicolored Decoration: Colorful bee water stations look like flowers in a garden, flower bed or pot and attract bees and butterflies. They can drink or bathe in bee feeders, which are highly decorative and practical. Gilmour 811673-1001 Sprinkler Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. - 43-ft. spray distance (up to 5, 800 sq. ft. coverage) - Adjustable collar for partial- to full-circle coverage - Dial precisely sets spray distance - On/off switch eliminates trips from sprinkler to spigot Johnny’s Selected Seeds Connecta® Cultivation Kit Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Choose the right tool head for the job and switch out quickly with a simple push-button release. Includes the Connecta receiver, Connecta Collinear 4 head, Connecta Collinear 7 head, Connecta Contour Wire 4 head, Connecta Contour Wire 6 head, a sustainably harvested oiled ashwood handle, and a stainless-steel carrying clip. Source link

Hi GPODers! When we say goodbye to the summer months we also largely say goodbye to some garden visitors that are always welcome guests: pollinators. Some migrate long distances to find warmer weather, others hibernate in protected corners and crevices of our landscapes, and others still spend the winter months developing as eggs or larvae to emerge in their final form by spring. While they are out of sight they shouldn’t stay out of mind, and Angela G. in Statesville, North Carolina has a garden that reminds us that our outdoor spaces should be offering vital support for theses beneficial bugs as well as providing us with beauty. Her plantings may be new, but they’re already producing an abundance of blooms that support a variety of pollinators. I garden in Statesville, NC and have been in my location for 3 years. The main area of focus so far has been the beds around the pool, where I have tried to select plants that peak in the summer and that attract pollinators. All of the photos included here are from the beds surrounding the pool, however, in a future submission I hope to be able to show progress on a new pollinator garden I started in spring 2025 and other plantings I am working on as I remove overgrown shrubs and redesign the foundation plantings around the house. Thanks so much, I really enjoy seeing everyone’s gardens and getting ideas, and hope that someone will get some enjoyment out of seeing mine. This first corner looks to be dedicated to lilies. Some colorful true lilies bring the heat and bright white calla lilies add another form while keeping the bed balanced. Angela’s photos show that her plantings are already a big hit with the butterflies in her area. This liatris, a pollinator favorite, was just beginning to bloom when an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) made a visit. A better look at that dense blazing star (Liatris spicata, Zone 3–9) reveals frosty lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina, Zone 4–8) and a pair of purple coneflower purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zone 3–9) directly behind. Angela’s pool-side beds aren’t expansive in size, but they still provide a beautiful buffet of different blooms for the various pollinators that visit her garden. A diverse assortment of colors and flower shapes is not only an aesthetic benefit, but also helps to attract and support a wider array of pollinators. And speaking of pollinators, this garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zone 3–9) is causing a frenzy! Two female Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies are joined by a hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) to enjoy in this floral feast. Behind that garden phlox a ‘Black-Beauty’ lily (Lilium ‘Black Beauty’, Zone 3–9) adds a a more magenta-pink punch to this planting while providing more pollinating possibilities for butterflies and hummingbirds. As much as flowers are vital to our pollinators’ survival, various parts of the plant are utilized throughout a beneficial bug’s lifecycle. Having densely planted areas with plenty of foliage, like this lush border bed, is also a vital source of food and protection for larvae and caterpillars. One final photo shows a beloved monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) visiting Angela’s agastache. The best way to attract these incredible, and threatened, pollinators is to plant a native species of milkweed (their host plant). However, they will also make an appearance to most gardens where an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers are present, as Angela has so successfully done. Thank you so much for sharing your vibrant garden with us, Angela! Getting a taste of summer color is exactly what the doctor calls for this time of year and your floral abundance is the perfect prescription. Summer color may be long gone, but we have all winter to celebrate seasonal highlights on Garden Photo of the Day! As you’re scrolling through garden photos from the past year and planning your plantings for next year, consider sharing your favorite highlights with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   We want to see YOUR garden! Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here Fine Gardening Recommended Products Bee Watering Station with Vivid Flower Design Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Thoughtful Combo: You will receive a bee feeder and 30 glass marbles. This thoughtful combo can provide clean water for the bees, you just need to put the marbles into the bee watering station, add water (note: the water level should not exceed the height of the marbles) and hang them in the right place. The round, colored marbles can provide a place for the bees to stand and prevent them from falling into the water, effectively keeping the bees safe. Fine Material: This exquisite bee bath is made of high quality iron material, smooth surface, rust and weather resistant, not easy to fade, sturdy and reliable. Bee cups for garden can well meet the drinking water needs of lovely bees, and it can also provide food for bees, such as sugar water, nectar, etc., attracting more bees to your outdoor area and making your garden full of vitality. Perfect Size: The butterfly watering station has an overall height of 13.4 inches, a bowl diameter of 9.4 inches, and a weight of 0.44 pounds. The bee cup serves the needs of the bees well without plunging them into dangerously deep water or taking up unnecessary space in your garden, and this compact and efficient design makes it a practical addition to any outdoor space. Elegant Design: Our bee watering cups are designed in unique flower shapes with vibrant and realistic colours to attract lovely bees to your garden and patio, bee feeders for outside are not only functional but can also be used as a landscaping element, their vibrant floral patterns enhance the beauty of your garden. Multicolored Decoration: Colorful bee water stations look like flowers in a garden, flower bed or pot and attract bees and butterflies. They can drink or bathe in bee feeders, which are highly decorative and practical. Gilmour 811673-1001 Sprinkler Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. - 43-ft. spray distance (up to 5, 800 sq. ft. coverage) - Adjustable collar for partial- to full-circle coverage - Dial precisely sets spray distance - On/off switch eliminates trips from sprinkler to spigot Johnny’s Selected Seeds Connecta® Cultivation Kit Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Choose the right tool head for the job and switch out quickly with a simple push-button release. Includes the Connecta receiver, Connecta Collinear 4 head, Connecta Collinear 7 head, Connecta Contour Wire 4 head, Connecta Contour Wire 6 head, a sustainably harvested oiled ashwood handle, and a stainless-steel carrying clip. Source link

Hi GPODers! When we say goodbye to the summer months we also largely say goodbye to some garden visitors that are always welcome guests: pollinators. Some migrate long distances to find warmer weather, others hibernate in protected corners and crevices of our landscapes, and others still spend the winter months developing as eggs or larvae to emerge in their final form by spring. While they are out of sight they shouldn’t stay out of mind, and Angela G. in Statesville, North Carolina has a garden that reminds us that our outdoor spaces should be offering vital support for theses beneficial bugs as well as providing us with beauty. Her plantings may be new, but they’re already producing an abundance of blooms that support a variety of pollinators. I garden in Statesville, NC and have been in my location for 3 years. The main area of focus so far has been the beds around the pool, where I have tried to select plants that peak in the summer and that attract pollinators. All of the photos included here are from the beds surrounding the pool, however, in a future submission I hope to be able to show progress on a new pollinator garden I started in spring 2025 and other plantings I am working on as I remove overgrown shrubs and redesign the foundation plantings around the house. Thanks so much, I really enjoy seeing everyone’s gardens and getting ideas, and hope that someone will get some enjoyment out of seeing mine. This first corner looks to be dedicated to lilies. Some colorful true lilies bring the heat and bright white calla lilies add another form while keeping the bed balanced. Angela’s photos show that her plantings are already a big hit with the butterflies in her area. This liatris, a pollinator favorite, was just beginning to bloom when an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) made a visit. A better look at that dense blazing star (Liatris spicata, Zone 3–9) reveals frosty lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina, Zone 4–8) and a pair of purple coneflower purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zone 3–9) directly behind. Angela’s pool-side beds aren’t expansive in size, but they still provide a beautiful buffet of different blooms for the various pollinators that visit her garden. A diverse assortment of colors and flower shapes is not only an aesthetic benefit, but also helps to attract and support a wider array of pollinators. And speaking of pollinators, this garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zone 3–9) is causing a frenzy! Two female Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies are joined by a hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) to enjoy in this floral feast. Behind that garden phlox a ‘Black-Beauty’ lily (Lilium ‘Black Beauty’, Zone 3–9) adds a a more magenta-pink punch to this planting while providing more pollinating possibilities for butterflies and hummingbirds. As much as flowers are vital to our pollinators’ survival, various parts of the plant are utilized throughout a beneficial bug’s lifecycle. Having densely planted areas with plenty of foliage, like this lush border bed, is also a vital source of food and protection for larvae and caterpillars. One final photo shows a beloved monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) visiting Angela’s agastache. The best way to attract these incredible, and threatened, pollinators is to plant a native species of milkweed (their host plant). However, they will also make an appearance to most gardens where an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers are present, as Angela has so successfully done. Thank you so much for sharing your vibrant garden with us, Angela! Getting a taste of summer color is exactly what the doctor calls for this time of year and your floral abundance is the perfect prescription. Summer color may be long gone, but we have all winter to celebrate seasonal highlights on Garden Photo of the Day! As you’re scrolling through garden photos from the past year and planning your plantings for next year, consider sharing your favorite highlights with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   We want to see YOUR garden! Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here Fine Gardening Recommended Products Bee Watering Station with Vivid Flower Design Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Thoughtful Combo: You will receive a bee feeder and 30 glass marbles. This thoughtful combo can provide clean water for the bees, you just need to put the marbles into the bee watering station, add water (note: the water level should not exceed the height of the marbles) and hang them in the right place. The round, colored marbles can provide a place for the bees to stand and prevent them from falling into the water, effectively keeping the bees safe. Fine Material: This exquisite bee bath is made of high quality iron material, smooth surface, rust and weather resistant, not easy to fade, sturdy and reliable. Bee cups for garden can well meet the drinking water needs of lovely bees, and it can also provide food for bees, such as sugar water, nectar, etc., attracting more bees to your outdoor area and making your garden full of vitality. Perfect Size: The butterfly watering station has an overall height of 13.4 inches, a bowl diameter of 9.4 inches, and a weight of 0.44 pounds. The bee cup serves the needs of the bees well without plunging them into dangerously deep water or taking up unnecessary space in your garden, and this compact and efficient design makes it a practical addition to any outdoor space. Elegant Design: Our bee watering cups are designed in unique flower shapes with vibrant and realistic colours to attract lovely bees to your garden and patio, bee feeders for outside are not only functional but can also be used as a landscaping element, their vibrant floral patterns enhance the beauty of your garden. Multicolored Decoration: Colorful bee water stations look like flowers in a garden, flower bed or pot and attract bees and butterflies. They can drink or bathe in bee feeders, which are highly decorative and practical. Gilmour 811673-1001 Sprinkler Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. - 43-ft. spray distance (up to 5, 800 sq. ft. coverage) - Adjustable collar for partial- to full-circle coverage - Dial precisely sets spray distance - On/off switch eliminates trips from sprinkler to spigot Johnny’s Selected Seeds Connecta® Cultivation Kit Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Choose the right tool head for the job and switch out quickly with a simple push-button release. Includes the Connecta receiver, Connecta Collinear 4 head, Connecta Collinear 7 head, Connecta Contour Wire 4 head, Connecta Contour Wire 6 head, a sustainably harvested oiled ashwood handle, and a stainless-steel carrying clip. Source link

Hi GPODers! When we say goodbye to the summer months we also largely say goodbye to some garden visitors that are always welcome guests: pollinators. Some migrate long distances to find warmer weather, others hibernate in protected corners and crevices of our landscapes, and others still spend the winter months developing as eggs or larvae to emerge in their final form by spring. While they are out of sight they shouldn’t stay out of mind, and Angela G. in Statesville, North Carolina has a garden that reminds us that our outdoor spaces should be offering vital support for theses beneficial bugs as well as providing us with beauty. Her plantings may be new, but they’re already producing an abundance of blooms that support a variety of pollinators. I garden in Statesville, NC and have been in my location for 3 years. The main area of focus so far has been the beds around the pool, where I have tried to select plants that peak in the summer and that attract pollinators. All of the photos included here are from the beds surrounding the pool, however, in a future submission I hope to be able to show progress on a new pollinator garden I started in spring 2025 and other plantings I am working on as I remove overgrown shrubs and redesign the foundation plantings around the house. Thanks so much, I really enjoy seeing everyone’s gardens and getting ideas, and hope that someone will get some enjoyment out of seeing mine. This first corner looks to be dedicated to lilies. Some colorful true lilies bring the heat and bright white calla lilies add another form while keeping the bed balanced. Angela’s photos show that her plantings are already a big hit with the butterflies in her area. This liatris, a pollinator favorite, was just beginning to bloom when an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) made a visit. A better look at that dense blazing star (Liatris spicata, Zone 3–9) reveals frosty lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina, Zone 4–8) and a pair of purple coneflower purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zone 3–9) directly behind. Angela’s pool-side beds aren’t expansive in size, but they still provide a beautiful buffet of different blooms for the various pollinators that visit her garden. A diverse assortment of colors and flower shapes is not only an aesthetic benefit, but also helps to attract and support a wider array of pollinators. And speaking of pollinators, this garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zone 3–9) is causing a frenzy! Two female Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies are joined by a hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) to enjoy in this floral feast. Behind that garden phlox a ‘Black-Beauty’ lily (Lilium ‘Black Beauty’, Zone 3–9) adds a a more magenta-pink punch to this planting while providing more pollinating possibilities for butterflies and hummingbirds. As much as flowers are vital to our pollinators’ survival, various parts of the plant are utilized throughout a beneficial bug’s lifecycle. Having densely planted areas with plenty of foliage, like this lush border bed, is also a vital source of food and protection for larvae and caterpillars. One final photo shows a beloved monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) visiting Angela’s agastache. The best way to attract these incredible, and threatened, pollinators is to plant a native species of milkweed (their host plant). However, they will also make an appearance to most gardens where an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers are present, as Angela has so successfully done. Thank you so much for sharing your vibrant garden with us, Angela! Getting a taste of summer color is exactly what the doctor calls for this time of year and your floral abundance is the perfect prescription. Summer color may be long gone, but we have all winter to celebrate seasonal highlights on Garden Photo of the Day! As you’re scrolling through garden photos from the past year and planning your plantings for next year, consider sharing your favorite highlights with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   We want to see YOUR garden! Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here Fine Gardening Recommended Products Bee Watering Station with Vivid Flower Design Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Thoughtful Combo: You will receive a bee feeder and 30 glass marbles. This thoughtful combo can provide clean water for the bees, you just need to put the marbles into the bee watering station, add water (note: the water level should not exceed the height of the marbles) and hang them in the right place. The round, colored marbles can provide a place for the bees to stand and prevent them from falling into the water, effectively keeping the bees safe. Fine Material: This exquisite bee bath is made of high quality iron material, smooth surface, rust and weather resistant, not easy to fade, sturdy and reliable. Bee cups for garden can well meet the drinking water needs of lovely bees, and it can also provide food for bees, such as sugar water, nectar, etc., attracting more bees to your outdoor area and making your garden full of vitality. Perfect Size: The butterfly watering station has an overall height of 13.4 inches, a bowl diameter of 9.4 inches, and a weight of 0.44 pounds. The bee cup serves the needs of the bees well without plunging them into dangerously deep water or taking up unnecessary space in your garden, and this compact and efficient design makes it a practical addition to any outdoor space. Elegant Design: Our bee watering cups are designed in unique flower shapes with vibrant and realistic colours to attract lovely bees to your garden and patio, bee feeders for outside are not only functional but can also be used as a landscaping element, their vibrant floral patterns enhance the beauty of your garden. Multicolored Decoration: Colorful bee water stations look like flowers in a garden, flower bed or pot and attract bees and butterflies. They can drink or bathe in bee feeders, which are highly decorative and practical. Gilmour 811673-1001 Sprinkler Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. - 43-ft. spray distance (up to 5, 800 sq. ft. coverage) - Adjustable collar for partial- to full-circle coverage - Dial precisely sets spray distance - On/off switch eliminates trips from sprinkler to spigot Johnny’s Selected Seeds Connecta® Cultivation Kit Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Choose the right tool head for the job and switch out quickly with a simple push-button release. Includes the Connecta receiver, Connecta Collinear 4 head, Connecta Collinear 7 head, Connecta Contour Wire 4 head, Connecta Contour Wire 6 head, a sustainably harvested oiled ashwood handle, and a stainless-steel carrying clip. Source link

Hi GPODers! When we say goodbye to the summer months we also largely say goodbye to some garden visitors that are always welcome guests: pollinators. Some migrate long distances to find warmer weather, others hibernate in protected corners and crevices of our landscapes, and others still spend the winter months developing as eggs or larvae to emerge in their final form by spring. While they are out of sight they shouldn’t stay out of mind, and Angela G. in Statesville, North Carolina has a garden that reminds us that our outdoor spaces should be offering vital support for theses beneficial bugs as well as providing us with beauty. Her plantings may be new, but they’re already producing an abundance of blooms that support a variety of pollinators. I garden in Statesville, NC and have been in my location for 3 years. The main area of focus so far has been the beds around the pool, where I have tried to select plants that peak in the summer and that attract pollinators. All of the photos included here are from the beds surrounding the pool, however, in a future submission I hope to be able to show progress on a new pollinator garden I started in spring 2025 and other plantings I am working on as I remove overgrown shrubs and redesign the foundation plantings around the house. Thanks so much, I really enjoy seeing everyone’s gardens and getting ideas, and hope that someone will get some enjoyment out of seeing mine. This first corner looks to be dedicated to lilies. Some colorful true lilies bring the heat and bright white calla lilies add another form while keeping the bed balanced. Angela’s photos show that her plantings are already a big hit with the butterflies in her area. This liatris, a pollinator favorite, was just beginning to bloom when an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) made a visit. A better look at that dense blazing star (Liatris spicata, Zone 3–9) reveals frosty lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina, Zone 4–8) and a pair of purple coneflower purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zone 3–9) directly behind. Angela’s pool-side beds aren’t expansive in size, but they still provide a beautiful buffet of different blooms for the various pollinators that visit her garden. A diverse assortment of colors and flower shapes is not only an aesthetic benefit, but also helps to attract and support a wider array of pollinators. And speaking of pollinators, this garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zone 3–9) is causing a frenzy! Two female Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies are joined by a hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) to enjoy in this floral feast. Behind that garden phlox a ‘Black-Beauty’ lily (Lilium ‘Black Beauty’, Zone 3–9) adds a a more magenta-pink punch to this planting while providing more pollinating possibilities for butterflies and hummingbirds. As much as flowers are vital to our pollinators’ survival, various parts of the plant are utilized throughout a beneficial bug’s lifecycle. Having densely planted areas with plenty of foliage, like this lush border bed, is also a vital source of food and protection for larvae and caterpillars. One final photo shows a beloved monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) visiting Angela’s agastache. The best way to attract these incredible, and threatened, pollinators is to plant a native species of milkweed (their host plant). However, they will also make an appearance to most gardens where an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers are present, as Angela has so successfully done. Thank you so much for sharing your vibrant garden with us, Angela! Getting a taste of summer color is exactly what the doctor calls for this time of year and your floral abundance is the perfect prescription. Summer color may be long gone, but we have all winter to celebrate seasonal highlights on Garden Photo of the Day! As you’re scrolling through garden photos from the past year and planning your plantings for next year, consider sharing your favorite highlights with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   We want to see YOUR garden! Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here Fine Gardening Recommended Products Bee Watering Station with Vivid Flower Design Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Thoughtful Combo: You will receive a bee feeder and 30 glass marbles. This thoughtful combo can provide clean water for the bees, you just need to put the marbles into the bee watering station, add water (note: the water level should not exceed the height of the marbles) and hang them in the right place. The round, colored marbles can provide a place for the bees to stand and prevent them from falling into the water, effectively keeping the bees safe. Fine Material: This exquisite bee bath is made of high quality iron material, smooth surface, rust and weather resistant, not easy to fade, sturdy and reliable. 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Hi GPODers! When we say goodbye to the summer months we also largely say goodbye to some garden visitors that are always welcome guests: pollinators. Some migrate long distances to find warmer weather, others hibernate in protected corners and crevices of our landscapes, and others still spend the winter months developing as eggs or larvae to emerge in their final form by spring. While they are out of sight they shouldn’t stay out of mind, and Angela G. in Statesville, North Carolina has a garden that reminds us that our outdoor spaces should be offering vital support for theses beneficial bugs as well as providing us with beauty. Her plantings may be new, but they’re already producing an abundance of blooms that support a variety of pollinators. I garden in Statesville, NC and have been in my location for 3 years. The main area of focus so far has been the beds around the pool, where I have tried to select plants that peak in the summer and that attract pollinators. All of the photos included here are from the beds surrounding the pool, however, in a future submission I hope to be able to show progress on a new pollinator garden I started in spring 2025 and other plantings I am working on as I remove overgrown shrubs and redesign the foundation plantings around the house. Thanks so much, I really enjoy seeing everyone’s gardens and getting ideas, and hope that someone will get some enjoyment out of seeing mine. This first corner looks to be dedicated to lilies. Some colorful true lilies bring the heat and bright white calla lilies add another form while keeping the bed balanced. Angela’s photos show that her plantings are already a big hit with the butterflies in her area. This liatris, a pollinator favorite, was just beginning to bloom when an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) made a visit. A better look at that dense blazing star (Liatris spicata, Zone 3–9) reveals frosty lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina, Zone 4–8) and a pair of purple coneflower purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, Zone 3–9) directly behind. Angela’s pool-side beds aren’t expansive in size, but they still provide a beautiful buffet of different blooms for the various pollinators that visit her garden. A diverse assortment of colors and flower shapes is not only an aesthetic benefit, but also helps to attract and support a wider array of pollinators. And speaking of pollinators, this garden phlox (Phlox paniculata, Zone 3–9) is causing a frenzy! Two female Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies are joined by a hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) to enjoy in this floral feast. Behind that garden phlox a ‘Black-Beauty’ lily (Lilium ‘Black Beauty’, Zone 3–9) adds a a more magenta-pink punch to this planting while providing more pollinating possibilities for butterflies and hummingbirds. As much as flowers are vital to our pollinators’ survival, various parts of the plant are utilized throughout a beneficial bug’s lifecycle. Having densely planted areas with plenty of foliage, like this lush border bed, is also a vital source of food and protection for larvae and caterpillars. One final photo shows a beloved monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) visiting Angela’s agastache. The best way to attract these incredible, and threatened, pollinators is to plant a native species of milkweed (their host plant). However, they will also make an appearance to most gardens where an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers are present, as Angela has so successfully done. Thank you so much for sharing your vibrant garden with us, Angela! Getting a taste of summer color is exactly what the doctor calls for this time of year and your floral abundance is the perfect prescription. Summer color may be long gone, but we have all winter to celebrate seasonal highlights on Garden Photo of the Day! As you’re scrolling through garden photos from the past year and planning your plantings for next year, consider sharing your favorite highlights with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.   We want to see YOUR garden! Have photos to share? We’d love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden. Have a mobile phone? Tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #FineGardening! Do you receive the GPOD by email yet? Sign up here Fine Gardening Recommended Products Bee Watering Station with Vivid Flower Design Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Thoughtful Combo: You will receive a bee feeder and 30 glass marbles. This thoughtful combo can provide clean water for the bees, you just need to put the marbles into the bee watering station, add water (note: the water level should not exceed the height of the marbles) and hang them in the right place. The round, colored marbles can provide a place for the bees to stand and prevent them from falling into the water, effectively keeping the bees safe. Fine Material: This exquisite bee bath is made of high quality iron material, smooth surface, rust and weather resistant, not easy to fade, sturdy and reliable. Bee cups for garden can well meet the drinking water needs of lovely bees, and it can also provide food for bees, such as sugar water, nectar, etc., attracting more bees to your outdoor area and making your garden full of vitality. Perfect Size: The butterfly watering station has an overall height of 13.4 inches, a bowl diameter of 9.4 inches, and a weight of 0.44 pounds. The bee cup serves the needs of the bees well without plunging them into dangerously deep water or taking up unnecessary space in your garden, and this compact and efficient design makes it a practical addition to any outdoor space. Elegant Design: Our bee watering cups are designed in unique flower shapes with vibrant and realistic colours to attract lovely bees to your garden and patio, bee feeders for outside are not only functional but can also be used as a landscaping element, their vibrant floral patterns enhance the beauty of your garden. Multicolored Decoration: Colorful bee water stations look like flowers in a garden, flower bed or pot and attract bees and butterflies. They can drink or bathe in bee feeders, which are highly decorative and practical. Gilmour 811673-1001 Sprinkler Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. - 43-ft. spray distance (up to 5, 800 sq. ft. coverage) - Adjustable collar for partial- to full-circle coverage - Dial precisely sets spray distance - On/off switch eliminates trips from sprinkler to spigot Johnny’s Selected Seeds Connecta® Cultivation Kit Fine Gardening receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs. Choose the right tool head for the job and switch out quickly with a simple push-button release. Includes the Connecta receiver, Connecta Collinear 4 head, Connecta Collinear 7 head, Connecta Contour Wire 4 head, Connecta Contour Wire 6 head, a sustainably harvested oiled ashwood handle, and a stainless-steel carrying clip. Source link