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Part 3 - Planting your wildflower seeds! Many of our customers and clients come to us saying that they have tried to sew a wildflower meadow and it just hasn’t worked so this series of short videos will help you successfully sew your wildflower meadow. There is more to sewing a wildflower meadow than throwing seeds on a bare patch of land - so start with plug plants like we have done here! If creating a wildflower meadow is still not working for you, reach out to us. #wildflowermeadow #ecologicalconsultancy #restotingbiodiversity

𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗱 📷 @minikseram “ Echeveria Magic Red has leaves that turn bright red in the summer and deepen as the season progresses. Light: Echeveria requires a large amount of sunlight to develop. Approximately 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Water: Thoroughly soak the soil and then let it dry out completely before watering again. Overwatering can cause root rot. Repotting: Most echeveria’s don’t require repotting very often. If your plant has outgrown its container, remove it and clear away the any soil from the roots before placing it in a new container with fesh cactus potting mix.” ~ https://lnkd.in/eDnpPCWg 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂! ⍗ www.plantsnap.com ⍗ #EcheveriaMagicRed #Echeveria #echeverias #succulents #succulentlovers #succulent #succulentaddict #succulover #succulentgarden #succulentobsession #succulentlife #succulentoftheday #succulentlovers #plantoftheday #succulentsaturday #plantsnap ⁣

Yarrows! Our blog today is all about Planting Perennial Yarrow for Bees, Butterflies, & Brilliance🐝🦋 👀: https://bit.ly/3TEuw4M

The day of 100 bees! Every year there are a few days like today when my lavender fills with bees doing there thing, pollinating, sipping nectar, buzzing... I found myself asking: how we can be more like the lavendar at attracting in all the things we want and need? Then it occurred to me that this doesn't happen all at once. Let's face it, the lavender doesn't pump out flowers 24/7/365. Like us, it needs to rest sometimes and be dormant. At other times it needs to drink the water and nutrients from the soil and convert energy from the sun. All this to bring forth its flowers and attract pollinators. So I wonder, what are you doing to feed your own abundance? What activities feed and sustain you, help you prepare for the times you flower and bloom?...and are you prioritizing those activities? Drop a comment below, please, I'd love to hear what you think! #abundance #abundancemindset #rejuvenation #wellness

Pick a good spot. Its that time of year when the deadline looms for the bare root option. Planting trees is therapeutic and beneficial. Here’s what a cherry tree provides: -Fruit to eat, press, or distil. -Beautiful flowers. -Screening from the neighbours ugly new extension. Not a bad return for 20 minutes digging and the price of the sapling. It doesn't stop there -Nectar for butterflies and bees. -Prunings, as kindling to light a warming, winter log fire. -Shade on those scorching summer days. Remember them? I can sense you all reaching for the nursery catalogues. But be quick, the bare root versions need to be planted in the ground soon. But if you still aren't convinced. Here’s some more: -Habitat for a huge variety of species above AND below ground. -Leaf compost for the allotment. -Wind protection for those ‘al fresco’ summer lunches. You’ll need to spend some money to buy your tree. But, once its in, it will keep on giving. No further charge. -Oh, and of course, its a great CARBON sink. Now whats stoppinmg you? #No4thFloor #NatureConnection Trees for Streets is a brilliant starting point for your local community. Link in the comments

Throwback that we were learning about PropagatIing Succulents in the Community Garden. Do you know how to make your own Propagating Succulents? If not, here is the list instructions how to do it. You can always do it in your own garden. 1. Choose a plant. First, pick a mother plant to cut 2. Cut the stem. Use a pair of clean scissors or shears to cut a stem of your choosing—ideally, one that's growing several healthy leaves. 3. Allow it to callus 4. Remove a few leaves 5. Stick the stem in soil 6. Repot the succulent. #sanbenitocounty #hollister #hollisterca #growingheartsgardencenter #growinghearts #succulents #specialfriends #specialneeds #developmentaldisabilities #propagatlingsucculents

Butterfly Bush Appearance: Flowers form drooping or upright spikes at the end of branches. The wild-origin species is white-flowered with orange or yellow centers. Varieties bred for the garden are typically purple; or they may have pink, blue, magenta, yellow or maroon blooms. Resilience: Drought-tolerant; tough; fast-growing; low maintenance; pollinator attracting; bright colors; summer interest. Fun Facts: Butterfly Bush benefits pollinators but only at one stage of their life cycle. It attracts butterflies because it provides copious nectar. However, butterflies need host plants on which to lay eggs and on which their caterpillars feed. Not a single native caterpillar eats Butterfly Bush leaves.

Each year, numerous Forsythia hedges are planted due to their yellow flowers that bloom for a short period. However, this popular plant often escapes cultivation and spreads into the understory of native woodlands, disrupting the ecosystem's balance. Read more about this in our latest blog. #forsynthia #spicebush #plantthisnotthat #invasivespecies #nativeplants #longisland #nativelandscaping

Earlier this week, we learned about the power of borage and all its benefits. Now, let’s learn how it’s grown. 🌿 Borage, also known as the “starflower”, is a relatively low-maintenance plant that thrives in sunny spots and well-draining soil. 🌞💦 It is also a favorite among pollinators like bees and butterflies. By cultivating borage, we can create a haven for these creatures, which contributes to a healthier ecosystem. Check out our FAQs about growing borage and maybe you can grow this great plant in your garden! #borage #hemp #flax