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Take a Walk with Tavia #23 – Indian Pink

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/10/2020
Post category:Birds Outdoors Spring Wildflowers Woodland Garden
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Take a Walk with Tavia #23 highlights Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica). This plant is great for a butterfly garden and also attracts hummingbirds. You can find this flower in our…

Take a Walk with Tavia #22 – Foxglove Beardtongue

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:06/08/2020
Post category:native plants Outdoors Spring Wildflowers Woodland Garden
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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 #20 – Lilac Tree

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:05/29/2020
Post category:Outdoors Spring Trees
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Take a Walk with Tavia #20 highlights Creasey's Japanese Lilac Tree ‘Ivory Silk’ (Syringa reticulata). These small trees frame Mahan Manor with beautiful, fragrant flowers. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/iKJVCQKqMxQ

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

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:05/27/2020
Post category:Outdoors Spring Wildflowers Woodland Garden
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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

Post author:David Wheeler
Post published:05/21/2020
Post category:native plants Outdoors Spring Wildflowers Woodland Garden
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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
Post category:native plants Outdoors Spring Wildflowers Woodland Garden
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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

Post author:David Wheeler
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

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!…