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Tag Archives: milkweed pods
Flying Away
Posted in Field Notes, My Photos
Tagged asclepias syriaca, milkweed pods, nature photography, photography, Silent Sunday
60 Comments
Morning Embrace
November light embraces a milkweed pod draped in goldenrod.
Posted in My Photos
Tagged goldenrod, milkweed pods, nature photography, photoblogging, photography
70 Comments
Sow Milkweed in November
Once milkweed pods (Asclepias species) dry and start to split open, collect the seeds and sow them directly where you want them to grow, covering them lightly with loose soil. They need a cold period in order to germinate, so winter … Continue reading
Posted in Field Notes
Tagged Asclepias, danaus plexippus, milkweed, milkweed pods, Monarch butterflies, wild seed collecting
35 Comments
Looking Good November 6
Foliage is the primary focus in the garden these days, with my current favorites being the above bridal wreath (Spirea x vanhouttei) and in the photo below, oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia). Both display multiple layers of color, adding light and depth. Beyond foliage as … Continue reading
Looking Good October 23
After the hard frosts of last weekend, most of my garden is looking pretty grim. When you love the garden as much as we do, it can be a bit disheartening to bid this source of joy and inspiration adieu … Continue reading
Looking Good October 2
I’m joining Gillian at Country Garden UK in her weekly meme Looking Good. She asks us to showcase highlights in our garden each week and link back to her site. Pop on over to see what’s special in gardener’s plots around the globe. After … Continue reading
