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I am an administrator of Pittsbugh's largest native plant group, an environmentalist,practicing witch, anti-Trumper, and crazy cat lady. 🐈 She/her
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Keep hollow stems for 3 years for bees Year 1 Keep stem length 8 inches min.,to last 3 winters. Year 2 bees access mature stems in late summer/fall.They'll lay eggs & larvae will develop. Year 3 Wait until they've emerged to remove the stems. Once they've left,cut them back & get rid of them.

Looking for this native Pennsylvania vine ( Clematis viorna). @hungryhookfarm.bsky.social any ideas where to get this plant, not the seeds?

If you live in Pennsylvania, Lone Star Tick is here now. If bitten, they cause you to be allergic to red meat, besides a multitude of health issues.

Why native trees? Douglas Tallamy’s research shows that a small percentage of plants (around 14%) are "keystone" species, meaning they support a large portion (around 90%) of caterpillar species.

Yep.

What are Mexico's and Canada's top exports? Canada: Cars Gold,nickel,uranium,diamonds,& lead Crude petroleum, petroleum gas & refined petroleum. Mexico: Cars,delivery trucks. Crude petroleum & petroleum oils Computers & medical equipment Fruits,vegetables,tequila, sugar,honey,nuts,& grains.

Looking for things made in America? www.americansworking.com

Some things never change, my fellow Pagan friends. wildhunt.org/2025/02/conc...

Now you know.

Mister Rogers says, "In loving and appreciating our neighbor, we're participating in something truly sacred."

Natural materials take less energy to produce and leave less pollution in their wake. On the other hand, polyester, the most common synthetic material, produces tons of wastewater and releases microplastics each time it’s washed.

Strong rumor with credible sourcing: DOJ has put all of public integrity line attorneys in a room and told them they have an hour for someone to choose who will sign motion to dismiss and if nobody does, they will all be fired. The nastiest strong-arming in DOJ history by a long shot.

newrepublic.com/article/1830...

Goodbye DEI. Smh

Free Event.3rd annual Back to Roots: Native Plant Fest. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy & other organizations, businesses, & vendors who are eco-friendly & focused on native plants & our environment attend. Monroeville Community Park West. Pm for details.

chng.it/sNRgWBFNX9 I signed it.

"Back to Roots: Native Plant Fest" is back.Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens,Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy,& other organizations,businesses,and vendors who focus on native plants & ecology attend.It's free to the public to spark provide educational information and resources. Art-Eiley. Little

youtu.be/JDUjeR01wnU?... Still an excellent song.

Cats are so magickal. lol