Steel Magnolias of The Eastside
Centennial “Star” Magnolia tree
Steel Magnolias Bloom in Ohio
Centennial Star Magnolia blooms their star inspired flowers, before its leaves.
Making its arrival in Ohio in late winter/early spring.
The star shaped flowers have 12 to 18! petals.It was introduced in 1966 to celebrate the the centennial anniversary of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, MA. Where hybridization happened.
It's a cross between Magnolia stellata and Magnolia kobus.
These flowers are popular in floral arrangements.
The Star Magnolia greatly helps the pollinator posse. As well as good protection for birds to nest
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Thyme: A Fairy Habitat
A fun holiday spin on thyme.
There is no better herb that you could purchase for culinary, medicinal or to ward off unwanted pests.
Thyme is a perennial herb that has been used since ancient Egyptian times.
Since it's beginning this herb has had many uses. Including, as a cure for poison, a pain reliever a sign of courage and farewell and a home for fairies.
I'm not sure about fairies, but it is wonderful for keeping pests away from your beloved spring bulbs!
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Herbal Companions
The importance of planting various herbs for butterflies and other pollinators.
Dill is an early spring herb. It companions almost everything in your garden.
Sprinkle seeds and it grows. If you let it grow to seed. It'll volunteer the next year.
Fennel is a foe to most herbs and veggies. It's an herb that only has a few friends. I put her in a pots for the Swallowtails.
Does anyone know the other herb butterflies love? Hint: It starts with a "P"!
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The Dill On Swallowtails
The importance of planting dill for Swallowtails
The dill is Swallowtails find the herb a fantastic nursery for their babies.
On top and beneath dill. The Swallowtail secures their tiny eggs on your dill.
When the caterpillars hatch. Dill feeds them just right.
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Milkweed Saves Monarchs
The importance of planting milkweed for the endangered Monarch
This year left me shaken by lack of Monarchs. They need our help!
It's critical that you know when and how to properly collect Milkweed. Don't go picking pods if you don't know when to pick them.
If you are not an entomologist Please, do not raise Monarchs at home. It's considered "backyard breeding".
All you can do is collect native milkweed this Fall.
Plant milkweed and as many pollinator seeds, you can this Spring.
Those actions will make meaningful change for the good of nature. We can only interfere so much. Nature prefers to do her own self-care.
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Flower Statement
Flower color meanings.
Red is for Respect!
Yellow is for Joy!
Pink is for Happiness!
What are your favorite flower colors?
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Peace This Christmas
Happy Christmas
Peace on Earth.
Goodwill to Others.
Spending time with those you love.
Merry Christmas from Eastside Shabby Chic!
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What a Bumblebee Wants
Bumblebees and pollen.
They want high quality pollen!
Did you know that bees can determine the nutrients in the pollen of each flower?
I respect that quality in a Bumblebee!
What a Bumblebee wants I will always try to give!
The proof is in the picture. My pollen is good!!!
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