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Surprises in Flora and Fauna | Wild Gardening

Surprises are an essential part of gardening: both positive and negative. Discover unexpected plant growth, deer interactions, and the fascinating life of honeybees in your garden.

Sarah Mitchell·3 min read·6/29/2026

A Frost-Sensitive Ground Cover

This week we discuss a small-sized, somewhat frost-sensitive plant from the Scrophulariaceae family, specifically _Diascia barberae_. Native to South Africa, it features abundant pink flowers and thrives in temperate climates.

Sarah Mitchell·3 min read·6/18/2026

It's Not a Digitalis, But It Looks Like One

This week we delve into a group of plants from the Scrophulariaceae family: the Penstemon, known for their bell-shaped flowers and adaptability in gardens.

Amanda Foster·3 min read·6/16/2026

A Colorful New Zealander

This Tuesday, we talk about a very colorful plant. Often confused with grasses, belonging to the family of Cyperaceae and having a high similarity with the genus Carex, today we discuss Uncinia rubra.

Sarah Mitchell·3 min read·6/16/2026

Busy Start to Spring | Wild Gardening

This was perfect: After the long snow period had stalled all gardening activities, the weather finally invited us to get to work in the garden since the last days of February.

Kevin Walsh·2 min read·6/12/2026

100 Percent Deer Resistant | Wild Gardening

Every year, May confronts me with an emotional dilemma: I look forward to the day when I discover the first young fawn in the garden. However, every new addition to our wildlife population means another hungry mouth that will be guided to various delicacies in our garden.

David Kim·3 min read·6/11/2026