David Wheeler, Author at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

Take a Walk with Tavia #19 – ‘Walker’s Low’ Catmint

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Post published:05/27/2020
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GIVEAWAY! Take a Walk with Tavia #19 highlights 'Walker’s Low' Catmint (Nepeta racemosa). This fragrant plant will flower most of the summer and is a low maintenance perennial. We are…

Take a Walk with Tavia #18 – False Solomon’s Seal

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Post published:05/21/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #18 highlights Kentucky native wildflower, False Solomon’s Seal (Maianthemum racemosum). This plant prefers moist, shady areas, but can adapt to drier conditions. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/-Q3Zheczm00

Take a Walk with Tavia #17 – Eastern Columbine and Bleeding Heart

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Post published:05/19/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #17 highlights Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) and the Gold Heart variety of Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis). Tavia highly recommends pairing these plants to bring interest…

Take a Walk with Tavia #16 – Trumpet Honeysuckle

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Post published:05/15/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #16 highlights Trumpet Honeysuckle (or Coral Honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens). This vine enrobes the seating area in the Sunny Garden. These flowers attract many pollinators, and…

Take a Walk with Tavia #15 – Golden Alexander

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Post published:05/13/2020
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Tavia welcomes you into her home garden in Take a Walk with Tavia #15. This video highlights Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea), which is a great plant to have in your…

Take a Walk with Tavia #14 – Red Buckeye

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Post published:05/11/2020
Post category:Outdoors Spring Trees Woodland Garden
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Take a walk with Tavia #14 highlights Red Buckeyes (Aesculus pavia). Look for these small and gorgeous trees next to the creek at Creasey Mahan. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/Stu6H_b_3XA

Take a Walk with Tavia #13 – Jack-in-the-pulpit

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Post published:05/06/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #13 highlights Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum). Tavia points out the different varieties you may find including Jill-in-the-Pulpit. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/T9RUn8CULhk Here's a look inside the flower!…

Take a Walk with Tavia #12 – Wild Ginger

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:05/02/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #12 highlights Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense). You may miss the flower on this plant if you don’t know where to look. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/7UkSrQehfWo

Take a Walk with Tavia #11 – Dwarf Larkspur

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Post published:04/29/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #11 highlights Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne). Tavia shares a surprising use for this native flower. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/HXZMVRB-EEw

Take a Walk with Tavia #10 – Star Chickweed

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:04/26/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #10 highlights the native Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera). Tavia also compares it to the Common Chickweed (Stellaria media), a weed many home gardeners are familiar…