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Butterflies
Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.
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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.
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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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Low light plants
I need recommendations for plants which can grow indoors under low light.
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Banana plant in winter
Can I bring the banana plant inside for winter and place it again outside once the sun is out? Will this work?
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Andrew
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Indoor plant
I want some indoor plant which can grow sitting in my window. Probably something which doesn't need much care?
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Andrew
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Sticky liquid on leaves
I thought it was dewdrop, but the droplets are sticky. Any idea what this is?
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Andrew
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Cilantro cutting
My cilantro has grown really long and wild and even has flowers. Should I cut them off?
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Blooms
Climbing roses need pruning?
Should they be left to grow as their wish or should I cut them?
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Andrew
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Pineapple leaves turnig brown
Some of the leaves of my pineapple plant are turning brown. What could be the reason?
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Andrew
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Blooms
Are David Austin roses tough?
I live in Chicago. I have heard that David Austin are best suited for the pleasant English weather. Will they grow in my area?
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Deer problem for roses
Deer are behind my rose plants. Someone help!
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Datura trouble
Something has been nibbling at the leaves of my Datura. I can't see any insects. What do I do?
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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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