How to Attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds love tubular flowers. Here are 5 native plants that will attract hummingbirds to your yard in Santa Fe.
Right Plant, Right Place
‘Right plant, right place’ is a concept that weighs functional, aesthetic, and environmental considerations when matching a plant with a site.
Early Bloomers for the Pollinators
Pollinators need early spring nectar to munch on. Having a few early bloomers in your yard is important for emerging insects and local bird populations.
Begonia Erythrophylla or Beefsteak Begonia
Begonia erythrophylla or Beefsteak Begonia is a hybrid that was created in Germany during the 1840’s. Beefsteak begonias are fast growers. This makes them such fun companions. They are also easy to propagate! Simply cut off a leaf and stick the stem in a clear vase with water near a window. In just a few weeks you’ll see enough root growth to plant it in some dirt.
An Archer Update…
The Archer’s Garden and Maintenance turns a year and a half this month. Here’s what has been going on over here during that time.
Seasonality, Pollinators and Reversing Habitat Loss
Turning your property into a refuge for the pollinators in your locale is a fun and rewarding form of conservation.