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In this post, you will learn how and why to grow the pretty red flowering Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) in your garden. Why Scarlet Sage? Scarlet Sage was one of the very first native plants I purchased for my garden. I found Scarlet Sage at a local native plant sale, and, since then, I’ve come […]
Your Favorite Pollinators’ Favorite Red Flower: How to Grow Scarlet Sage Read More »
The chickadee is an iconic feeder bird, whose scolding call reminds you of their name every time you hear it. With a little effort, you can make your garden a haven for Carolina chickadees year-round. * All photos on this page were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please provide content and photo credits to thesouthernwildgarden.com.
In this post, you will learn how to attract one of the few warblers that sticks around parts the South year-round, the yellow-throated warbler, to your yard. With its bright yellow throat and contrasting black and white face, the yellow-throated warbler is a striking and handsome little garden resident. * All photos on this page were
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In this post, you will learn how to bring one of the smallest birds in North American, the ruby-crowned kinglet, into your winter garden. With its round little body, twitchy movements, and doe-eyed face, the ruby-crowned kinglet may also be one of the cutest birds you’ll encounter anywhere. * All photos on this page were taken
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In this article, you will learn the ins and outs of raising mealworms and how to provide them to the wild birds in your garden. While your friends might question your sanity when you start keeping bugs in your closet, every bird enthusiast will be envious of your endless mealworm supply. * All photos on this page
Beyond Birding Basics: How to Raise Mealworms for Wild Birds Read More »
Showy orange and silver gulf fritillary butterflies will love your garden if you grow their favorite native nectar and host plants. * All photos on this page were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please provide content and photo credits to thesouthernwildgarden.com. Why gulf fritillaries? In the southeast, gulf fritillary butterflies are the “other” migratory orange
Spotting Silver: How to Attract Gulf Fritillary Butterflies Read More »
Want to attract more birds to your garden? In this post, learn about the best bird feeders to start with as well as tips for effectively installing and maintaining them. * All photos on this page were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please provide content and photo credits to thesouthernwildgarden.com. ** The Southern Wild Garden
Birding Basics: The Best Bird Feeder Setup for Beginners Read More »
In this post, you will learn about the fascinating ecology of zebra longwing butterflies as well as which native nectar and host plants will entice them to your garden. * All photos on this page were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please provide content and photo credits to thesouthernwildgarden.com. Why zebra longwings? Zebra longwings are
Chasing Stripes: How to Attract Zebra Longwing Butterflies Read More »
Want to attract a diversity of pollinators to your garden by growing native plants? Pollinator favorite, frostweed (Verbesina virginica), will bring beetles, butterflies, bees, moths and more to its stunning white flowers for you to enjoy. * All photos on this page were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please provide content and photo credits to
Add Some Icing: Growing Frostweed in Your Native Plant Garden Read More »
The flowers of obedient plants (Phytostegia virginiana) are butterfly magnets, luring swallowtails of all kinds to your garden. Read on to learn about growing obedient plant, a lovely native perennial, in your garden. * All photos on this page were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please provide content and photo credits to thesouthernwildgarden.com. Why obedient
Obediently Bringing in the Butterflies: How to Grow Obedient Plant Read More »