On overcast rainy days, plants like these are your friends adding small beacons of light to a dark green landscape. pic.twitter.com/rf5nLySQ13

About 2 days ago

The Sweetbay Magnolias are in bloom for #pollinatorweek . Did you know they are a host tree for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail? Fun fact: the young caterpillars are brown and white and resemble bird droppings! ow.ly/23fS50JEKJl pic.twitter.com/F6UsqsCZMc

About 5 days ago

Broadleaf Meadowsweet (Spiraea latifolia) is blooming! It is the main food source for New England Buck Moths in their early larval stages. They like moist soil so if you have a spot - give it a try! #pollinatorweek en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemileu… pollinator.org/pollinator-wee… pic.twitter.com/keSAEgiexo

About 6 days ago

The Prickly Pears (Opuntia humifusa) are in full bloom right now providing much needed nectar for our native bees. Cool plant, just handle with care! #pollinatorweek #pricklypear #weargloves pic.twitter.com/340qEcAmyc

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Butterfly Weed is our quintessential native for Monarch Butterflies serving as host and nectar plant for these beautiful creatures. For your informal and cottage gardens let them go to seed, spreading the wealth! #pollinatorweek #monarchs pic.twitter.com/xvm5VjC6gh

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