These educational markers will help students better understand how non-edible plants–like our native perennials — support our food systems by supporting butterflies and other pollinators. What’s more, they’ll give you clues about which caterpillars you might spy on certain host or nectar plants. Thanks to Lindsay, Nico’s mom, for the great artwork and laminating skills!…
As of Fall 2015, we have (or may still have): Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamont) Lonicera sempervirens (Trumpet honeysuckle vine) Aster Laevis (bluebird) Smooth Blue Aster Rudbeckia Lacinata Autumn Sun Little bluestem grass (bunchgrass) Liatrus spicata (Blazing star) Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass) Geranium maculatum (Spotted Geranium) Pycanthomum muticum (Mountain Mint) Showy goldenrod (solidago speciosa) Praire Dropseed (sporobolus…
Our butterfly garden has new additions, thanks once again to the Butterfly Project NYC. Teacher Irene Gonzalez attended their workshop and came back with dozens of native pollinator-friendly plant plugs to add to our assortment. They include: Eastern Beebalm (monarda bradburiana) Upland Ironweed (vernonia glauca) Jeana Garden Phlox (phlox paniculata) Ruby Star coneflower (echinacea purpurea) anise-scented goldenrod…
