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Spring Blooming Mayapples: Groton’s Ephemeral, Shade-Loving Treasure
Mayapples are vibrant woodland treasures in Groton, supporting pollinators and wildlife and adding lush texture to shady gardens and forests
Groton Garden Club
Feb 272 min read
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Why Sourwood Trees are a Must-Have for Your Groton Garden: Beauty, Birds, Bees, and Brilliant Fall Color
As a native tree, the Sourwood is an excellent choice for gardeners to add low-maintenance beauty, that brings year-round interest.
Groton Garden Club
Feb 134 min read
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Groton’s Friendly Giant: Great Black Wasps
Although they initially seem the stuff of nightmares, Great Black Wasps are a boon to any garden, offering pest control and pollination.
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Feb 44 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Why Monarchs Matter and How to Support Them in Your Garden
You can create a supportive environment for monarch butterflies, help conservation, and enhance Groton's biodiversity.
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Jan 77 min read
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Enhance Your Garden with Buttonbush: A Native and Sustainable Beauty for All Seasons
Buttonbush is a native shrub with white summer flowers and vibrant foliage. It's low-maintenance, pollinator friendly and native to MA.
Groton Garden Club
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Red Bearberry, Kinnikinnick is a Link to the Past
Red Bearberry is low maintenance, ornamental, and has ecological benefits and is a native plant linked to the past.
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Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Woolly Bear Caterpillar to Isabella Tiger Moth
The Woolly Bear Caterpillar, scientifically known as Pyrrharctia isabella, is a fascinating insect species found predominantly in North...
Groton Garden Club
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Yes, You Can Skip Your Fall Cleanup
It's essential to consider the ecological impact of this activity, particularly on native insects in Groton.
Groton Garden Club
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Hoverflies
Hoverflies play a crucial role in ecosystems as they are renowned for their roles as pollinators and predators of pests like aphids.
Groton Garden Club
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
Baltimore Checkerspots serve as indicators of ecosystem health, with their presence often signaling a thriving and diverse habitat.
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Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Hummingbird Moths
The hummingbird clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe) and the snowberry clearwing moth (Hemaris diffinis) are prevalent in gardens throughout...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Plant Profile: Wild Columbine
Wild Columbine is a charming herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America.
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Jun 27, 20242 min read
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What is Living Mulch?
Unlike traditional mulches such as wood chips or straw, living mulches actively grow in the same space as your primary plants.
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
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How Outdoor Lighting Influences Wildlife and Your Garden
excessive artificial light at night can disrupt the natural cycles of plants and wildlife including pollinators and birds.
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Apr 23, 20243 min read
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Considerations for Making Your Garden Bee-Safe
Bee populations are essential to the environment. Unfortunately, their numbers are declining declining due to the use of harmful pesticides.
Groton Garden Club
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Mason Bees
Native to our area, Mason Bees are solitary insects that are pollinating machines.
Groton Garden Club
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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