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The native wildflowers are just gorgeous right now. If you haven’t noticed all the beautiful yellow, purple and white flowers along the roadsides, in ditches and in natural areas, you are sure to ...

Growing a diverse collection of native wildflowers will encourage different butterflies and pollinators to visit your yard. As national interest in native plants grows, about two dozen people learned ...

The secret is all in the planning. It's important to choose native wildflower seeds that thrive in your region to support local pollinators. Pick a spot for your garden that gets plenty of sun and has ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spring is here, and if you haven’t started planning your spring garden, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is here to help with tips for using native plants in your ...

For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter ...

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