Category: Horticulture

flowers, plants, grounds

Milkweed and Monarchs

bee on yellow flower
The relationship between the majestic monarch butterfly and the humble milkweed plant is incredibly special. Monarch butterflies begin their lives on a milkweed plant–the only plant the adult butterfly will lay its eggs on. [...]

Top 10 Pollinator Plants of 2022

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This week, the Zoo is buzzing with excitement! We are celebrating both Pollinator Week and Insect Week. These are the top 10 pollinator plants according to our Horticulture team. Plant these beauties and your [...]

Time to Plant Annuals

annuals
The time has come to plant your annuals! Annuals are a wonderful and easy way to maintain a consistency of bloom in the garden from May through October. Nothing says summer like masses of color [...]