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Yellow Dandelion

The Weedy Garden

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What is a weed but a plant in the wrong place? Nature Interpreter Allyson shares which weeds are actually a gardening opportunity in disguise. Check out how these weeds deserve more love for their versatility in a garden.

A bright yellow sunflower is fully open.

The Vertical Garden

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When you think of a garden, do you think of a plot of land set aside to grow specific plants? Nature Interpreter Allyson challenges you to look in a new direction for this type of garden: Look up to create your own vertical garden.

A look between the leaves of a green bean plant.

The Summer Garden

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The summertime garden is like no other garden throughout the year. While we get two cool seasons and one season that requires a greenhouse, the summer garden is prime seasonal real estate. Nature Interpreter Allyson shares the secret gardening technique to have the optimal number of plants grow in a small garden space that Great Parks staff uses at Highfield Discovery Garden.

Redbud trees and daffodils begin to bloom.

The Beautiful Garden

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Most people don’t think of a vegetable garden as beautiful. But Nature Interpreter Allyson knows the versatility and fun of veggies makes them beautiful. Read on to see how spending time gardening with your family can be a new kind of fun.

Ohio spiderwort

Make Your Yard Wild With Spring Wildflowers

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What better way to get excited about the arrival of spring than by adding vibrant plants to your landscape! With the help of Shaker Trace Nursery Technician Tim, we’re sharing our top five native wildflowers that are perfect for planting in early spring.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

How to Start a Pollinator Garden

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Did you know that pollinators like bees and butterflies are essential to our food supply? But sometimes these small creatures need help accessing their favorite foods. You can help by creating your own pollinator garden at home. Follow these gardening tips to help local pollinators and our natural environment.

A Chickadee is in the midst of landing at a bird feeder.

Gardening for the Birds

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Bird feeders are a good source of food for birds and can bring joy to bird watchers. Nature Interpreter Ellen shares how using native plants around bird feeders will create a more holistic and safer habitat for local birds.

Replay: How to Enjoy Fresh Produce Year-round

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Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. You can enjoy fresh produce even in the winter! How? Nature Interpreter Ellen shares her secret in today’s video.