Monday, August 27, 2012

Plant of the Week: Blue Wood Aster (Symphotrichum cordifolium)

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As we think about which species of wildflowers can tolerate dry conditions, this is an excellent choice for part-sun to shade.   It can gr...

Feeding Wildlife During the Drought: Should I or Shouldn’t I?

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Drought is tough on wildlife.   Water sources dwindle and food sources may become in short supply as plants do not grow vigorously or do n...
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Plant of the Week: Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)

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This is one of the most popular herbal medicines used today and part of its popularity is that it is widely believed that taking it can ma...
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Plant of the Week: Rough-leafed Dogwood (Cornus drummondii)

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This is one of the most common native shrubby dogwoods found in uplands across Kentucky.   It is a clump forming species that can get to 15...
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Creating a butterfly buffet with manure of all things!

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Various species puddling Feeding on fruit In the past year I have talked about the importance of planting host plants for butterflies a...
Monday, August 6, 2012

Drought Stress or Browning of Trees

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Author: Dr. Jeff Stringer, UK Department of Forestry Kentucky had the hottest, driest June on record followed by the second wettest July on...

Plant of the Week: Glaucous Snakeroot (Prenanthese racemosa)

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It is hard to believe it is already late summer and the fall flowers are now beginning to flower.  While it is still quite hot out, some pa...