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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
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1,879 replies
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Birds
Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.
63 threads
4,788 replies
Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months, 1 week ago
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Blooms
Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.
95 threads
248 replies
Latest: “color of hydrangeas” — 1 week, 1 day ago
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Bushel Basket
Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.
91 threads
182 replies
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Ask Anything
General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.
319 threads
7,097 replies
Latest: “Vaccination” — 1 week, 4 days ago
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Orchid losing leaves
My orchid plant is in a pot. It bloomed this season but now has lost all its leaves. Will it grow leaves again or is it gone?
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Cats and window plants
My cats destroy the plants I am growing in my windowsill. What do I do to stop them?
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Strawberry cuttings
Can I grow strawberry from cuttings?
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Mowing lawn after snowing
It snowed two days back and mowing is due. Can I mow now even after it snowed?
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What plant is this?
I saw a plant the other day which I need identifying. It had long dark green leaves and were very sharp at the edge. It was indoors, so…
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Low light outdoor flowers
I want to grow some flowers in my window boxes. These windows don't get much sunlight during the day, so I am looking for some flowers which need…
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Something is eating Hyacinth
Just a few days earlier, my Hyacinth was healthy and shiny. This morning I saw something has been nibbling at its leaves and buds. What am I fighting…
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Pond water ‘stuff’
There is some 'stuff' in my pond water which makes the water look dirty. I remove the leaves, but can't remove this stuff.
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Thin stem of Jade plant
I have a jade plant which is a foot long and has a few branches at the top. The stem is very thin and the plant cannot support…
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First time herb
I want to grow herbs in pots. I am thinking of rosemary. Any easier ones to grow?
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Andrew
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✓ Answered bushel basket 18 years ago

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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birds hanging at the ocean
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pelican diving in ocean
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This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
This little fella dropped by to pose on my Creeping Flox today.
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