Cup Plant
A native North American plant, the cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) sprouts stunning yellow flowers and forms small "cups" where the leaves meet the stem. These cups hold water after a rainfall or when watered.
This plant needs lots of room - it can grow up to 10 feet high and 6 feet wide in the right conditions - but is easy to divide if needed. Hardy in zones 5 to 9.
A fast-grower, the cup plant likes a medium to wet spot, full sun (but will tolerate some shade) and attracts both birds and butterflies - that actually drink from the "cup". Cheers!
This plant needs lots of room - it can grow up to 10 feet high and 6 feet wide in the right conditions - but is easy to divide if needed. Hardy in zones 5 to 9.
A fast-grower, the cup plant likes a medium to wet spot, full sun (but will tolerate some shade) and attracts both birds and butterflies - that actually drink from the "cup". Cheers!
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- Hummingbirds average speed is 30 miles per hour, but they can get up to 60 when needed!- Don't change the soil in your pots if the plants were healthy. Just add some compost next year to help increase the nutrition levels before you plant.- Deer can jump 8 feet high.- Dragonflies can fly at up to 20 miles per hour - and can fly backwards and hover!
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Yellow Garden Spider
A little scary looking when discovered in the garden, but overall a non-aggressive spider who keeps a clean web. Native to North America, they like to build their homes in a sunny garden spot, sit head down and each web has a distinctive zig-zag pattern down the centre.
A little scary looking when discovered in the garden, but overall a non-aggressive spider who keeps a clean web. Native to North America, they like to build their homes in a sunny garden spot, sit head down and each web has a distinctive zig-zag pattern down the centre.
Mini-Watermelon
Perfect for small gardens, containers and afternoon snacks!
Renee's Garden Seed Mini-Watermelon
Perfect for small gardens, containers and afternoon snacks!
Renee's Garden Seed Mini-Watermelon
Spring!
Dog Vomit Fungus
Yep! That’s what it’s called. And those of you with dogs (or cats) will certainly see the resemblance. This little gem (pictured below) startled me one day on my way to the back door and I wasn’t completely sure how it got there.
Dog vomit fungus (Fuligo septicai) is most often found sprouting on wood mulch or lawns during warm, wet weather – and has a tendency to magically appear overnight. Technically a slime mold, dog vomit fungus varies in color from bright yellow to an unpleasant orange tone as the mold begins its fruiting stage. As the slime mold ages over the next couple of days and conditions dry out, it becomes a dark, hard mass, then turns into a crusty mound and eventually moves into the spore state.
Migrating to moist and shady areas, the wind-borne spores patiently wait for the right conditions and when they arrive, absorb that extra moisture and open up to start the process all over again, producing a brand new patch of vomit-like mold.
While odd looking, dog vomit slime mold is harmless and won’t damage plants. It will disappear on its own within a few days, but if you prefer you can break it up with a rake or use a trowel to remove it before the spores develop.
Dog vomit fungus (Fuligo septicai) is most often found sprouting on wood mulch or lawns during warm, wet weather – and has a tendency to magically appear overnight. Technically a slime mold, dog vomit fungus varies in color from bright yellow to an unpleasant orange tone as the mold begins its fruiting stage. As the slime mold ages over the next couple of days and conditions dry out, it becomes a dark, hard mass, then turns into a crusty mound and eventually moves into the spore state.
Migrating to moist and shady areas, the wind-borne spores patiently wait for the right conditions and when they arrive, absorb that extra moisture and open up to start the process all over again, producing a brand new patch of vomit-like mold.
While odd looking, dog vomit slime mold is harmless and won’t damage plants. It will disappear on its own within a few days, but if you prefer you can break it up with a rake or use a trowel to remove it before the spores develop.
