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Take a Walk with Tavia #31 – Culver’s Root

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:07/08/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #31 highlights Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum). This native plant can get up to six feet tall with tight white flower spikes that bees love. Culver's…

Take a Walk with Tavia #30 – Royal Catchfly

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:07/06/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #30 highlights Royal Catchfly (Silene regia). This native plant can adapt to several different soil conditions. The stunning flowers attract Black Swallowtails making it great…

Take a Walk with Tavia #28 – Eastern Bergamot

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/29/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #28 highlights Eastern Bergamot, also known as Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa). To celebrate Pollinator Week we wanted to show off this beautiful native flower that…

Take a Walk with Tavia #22 – Foxglove Beardtongue

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/08/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #22 highlights Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis). This plant adapts well to many soil conditions and is a favorite of our native bees. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kBImdzKeqo

Take a Walk with Tavia #21 – Early Meadow Rue

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/05/2020
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Take a Walk with Tavia #21 highlights Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum). This lacy plant will do well under trees that don’t have leaves in the spring. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/-KPlZlt0lc4

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

Post author:David Wheeler
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

Post author:David Wheeler
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 #15 – Golden Alexander

Post author:David Wheeler
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 #13 – Jack-in-the-pulpit

Post author:David Wheeler
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