Tag: plants

Asters and bees

Habitat at Home: Late Summer and Fall Native Plantings

Adding plants to your yard or garden doesn’t need to be just a spring thing. While April, May, and June are widely known to be a kick-off party for planting, […]
August 23, 2022
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Virginia bluebells

Exploring the Plant Ecology of the Mississippi River Gorge with Carolyn Carr (Video)

On the entire stretch of the Mississippi River, there is only one gorge. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this geological formation was formed over thousands of years […]
May 14, 2021
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Wild bloodroot in the Mississippi River Gorge.

Spring Awakening in the Mississippi River Gorge: Spotting Native and Invasive Plants (Updated)

It’s that time of year when you cautiously place your warm winter sweaters in storage and head outside to soak up the sun. It’s never clear how long the sunshine […]
April 27, 2021
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Tamarack trees in the MWMO's tree trench.

Plant of the Month: Tamarack

By Marcy Bean Our front yard at the MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center is home to a tree that I had always heard of, but had never seen up-close. […]
May 19, 2016
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Prairie smoke in bloom.

Plants of the Month: Pasque Flower and Prairie Smoke

By Marcy Bean Native prairie plants are beneficial for clean water and habitat, but they have the added virtue of being beautiful. We are lucky at the MWMO to have […]
April 18, 2016
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