Tag: Native Plants

When God Gives you Sparrows… aka Starting Over in a New Garden.

by Barbara McAdam
April 15, 2025

Moving and planning for retirement this year makes for huge changes and challenges both inside and outside in the garden. No worries, as I have always found a bit of work in the garden helps me relax, it takes my mind off pressing issues. ... READ MORE

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Tags: Birds, Butterflies, Florida Friendly Landscape, Gardening Therapy, Hummingbirds, Miami-Dade, Native Plants, Natural Resources, Wildlife Friendly

Color in the Holiday Landscape: Rethinking How We Do This Could Save Lots of Water.

by Barbara McAdam
December 28, 2023

In the weeks before and after the holidays you will find Miami homes adorned with fresh plantings of flowers. Some homeowners opt for inflatable holiday characters alongside an array of bright lights. Plastic Santa’s, dormant during the day, ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Landscaping For The Holidays, Native Plants, Plants For Birds, Plants For Butterflies, Saving Water

Butterfly Big Blog of Resources

by Barbara McAdam
March 30, 2021

Pollinators in General More than Honeybees and Monarchs, All Pollinators Face Challenges Worldwide. What do pollinators do for us? They feed us! They pollinate the healthy fruits, vegetables and nuts we eat and need to thrive. Plants, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Butterfly Conservation, Native Plants, Right Place, Right Plant

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