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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An Herbal Beauty
A bee’s favorite color is lavender. Purple Coneflowers are daughters of Ohio.
The purple is called a "Purple Coneflower" or "Echinacea". Cones are native to Ohio and most of the United States. They bloom in early Summer. Essential to any veggie garden. The bees are wild for this native plant. And the butterflies aren't complaining either. Perennial. Cones don't bloom the first year, as a rule. If planted by seed.
