#perennials — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #perennials, aggregated by home.social.
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#Yucca & #oregano are fully flowering in front of our home, by my little free library.
#Summer #perennials #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #garden #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGardens #FlowersIdentification #WhatsInMyGarden #WhatsBlooming #EdiblePlants
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Pretty, peachy pink #lupines.
Bright yellow #PalmTree flowers.
Blue #Lilacs.#Spring #perennials #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #garden #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGardens #WhatsBlooming
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Master Gardeners Invite Community to Annual Flower and Plant Sale | News https://www.allforgardening.com/1771307/master-gardeners-invite-community-to-annual-flower-and-plant-sale-news/ #AllenCountyMuseum #ChildrensGarden #CommunityEvent #DowntownLima #FloweringAnnuals #fundraiser #garden #GardenPrograms #gardening #horticulture #LimaOhio #LimaPublicLibrary #LimaAllenCountyMasterGardeners #perennials #PlantEnthusiasts #PlantSale
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#GarryOak & #camas #ecosystem 💚💜💚
Garry oaks are a #Keystone tree species on the islands here.#Spring #perennials #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #GarryOak #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGardens #NativeFoodPlant #NativePlantsOfPNW #NativeWildflowers #NativePlants #PlantIdentification #botany #nature #ecology #biodiverse
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#DeathCamas are in their early bloom stage. Only one specialized miner bee can feed upon it - it's toxic to other pollinators, herbivores & human consumption. Gorgeous native plant but it is deadly if eaten.
More info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicoscordion_venenosum#Spring #perennials #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #ToxicPlants #NativePlants #NativeWildflowers #Bloomscrolling #florespondence
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Currently enjoying our annual purple #columbines blooming experience 💜
#Spring #perennials #NativePlants #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #garden #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGardens #PurpleFlowers #columbine #PollinatorPlants
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#Wabanaki group restoring 245-acre farm in #SwanvilleME as food hub
#Niweskok, a Wabanaki-led #FoodSovereignty organization, recently bought the farm to aid its work reinvigorating traditional crops and land management.by Gillian Graham, May 8, 2025
"A Wabanaki-led food sovereignty organization recently acquired a 245-acre farm in Swanville, marking the return of Wabanaki stewardship to ancestral lands in the Penobscot Bay region.
"Niweskok: From the #StarsToSeeds, a collaboration of Wabanaki #FoodAndMedicine providers, has focused for years on reinvigorating #TraditionalCrops and #LandManagement strategies, distributing #TraditionalFoods and hosting workshops. But they did not have a permanent land base until buying the farm." 'Now, with this land, we have permanency of place — and the ability to continue this work for generations to come,' said #AliviaMoore, a #PenobscotNation citizen and Niweskok co-director.
"Niweskok (which translates to 'dried seeds for planting' in the Penobscot language) raised more than $1.8 million in just three months to buy the farm, which had been used to raise cattle and board horses. The group continues to raise money toward its $3 million capital campaign goal.
"Acquiring the land in January was a major step toward restoring the #PenobscotBay region as a Wabanaki food hub and allows Indigenous communities to reconnect with #TraditionalFoodways, #medicines and #ecological #stewardship. Niweskok sees the land as an intergenerational center where Wabanaki values of care, reciprocity and sustainability can flourish.
Moore said the land will allow Niweskok to go much deeper in its food production work. The group’s plans for the land include educational programming, #SeedSaving, #WildHarvesting and cultural camps."Moore said the land itself would determine the name of the farm. The farm was selected because it is close to the ocean and Penobscot territory.
'Penobscot people have been, through the process of #colonization and #genocide, thoroughly removed from coastal access,' Moore said. 'So for us to truly have healthful economies, healthful social structures and political systems, we need to be able to engage in our coastal ecology.'"The land, with access to the #GooseRiver, includes agricultural #fields, 140 acres of #forest, #wetlands and ponds. There are miles of riding trails through the woods, which Niweskok staff will map and decide which to maintain and whether more are needed for waterway access.
"Niweskok staff members have been preparing the soil for future planting and harvesting. Moore has been working on a 1-acre welcome garden that includes #perennials, #FruitTrees, #SweetGrass, #blueberries and other plants. Last week, she planted 70 #asparagus seedlings and 35 #rhubarb plants.
"Plans also are underway to spruce up a #farmstand where Niweskok will share #FreeProduce with neighbors.
"Moore has also been focused on working to restore the forests as #FoodForests — a process that will take years — and has started selective cutting to support existing #hazelnut groves and #BlackCherries.
"Niweskok will also create outdoor classrooms for community members to engage with the land, including demonstrations on plantings and #agroforestry techniques.
" 'An outdoor kitchen is one of our high-priority areas because so much of our time and how we want to support our community is being with our foods and outside as much as possible,' Moore said. 'Cooking over open fire is not only a way we want to engage with folks, but an important, culturally significant and really beautiful way to be together.'"Niweskok this month was awarded the #EspyHeritageAward from the #MaineCoastHeritageTrust, an annual award that recognizes those who make outstanding contributions to #LandConservation while inspiring others. It was the first time the award was given to an #Indigenous-led group.
"Angela Twitchell, director of partnerships and public policy for Maine Coast Heritage Trust, said Niweskok’s work to restore the Penobscot Bay region as a Wabanaki food hub is 'an inspiring example of how land conservation is evolving.'
"For decades starting in the 1950s, land conservation was centered on ecological and species protection and protecting lands from people and development. It has since evolved to center its work in community, Twitchell said.
" '(Niweskok’s) work embodies resilience and a deep commitment to healing and nourishing both the land and the community,' she said. 'The collaborative work between #LandTrusts and Niweskok stands as a model to be replicated.'
"Moore said the award acknowledges the leadership of Niweskok, and added that other incredible Wabanaki-led land work is happening in the region. Moore hopes the award indicates that Maine conservation groups will continue to find ways to support Wabanaki leadership in conservation.
"Having the land has been a 'beautiful invitation' for the #NonWabanaki community 'to support Wabanaki food sovereignty and be in support of our leadership in care of the land,' Moore said."Archived version:
https://archive.md/Ii0au#WabanakiConfederacy
#MaineFirstNations #LandBack #FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty #sovereignty #Wabanakik #WabanakiAlliance #Decolonize #SolarPunkSunday #LandStewards #stewardship #NatureEducation #Foraging #Maine #IndigenousPeoplesDay -
#Feverfew is a longtime #herbal plant that's been used in ancient traditional #Chinese #medicines for generations. Ancient European cultures used it as medicine too. Feverfew is also used to make fragrances. I grow a lot of them.
Read more about feverfew:
https://chineseteas101.com/feverfew-tea-benefits-side-effectshttps://botanicalinstitute.org/feverfew/
#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #herb #medicinal #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #plants #photography #PlantMedicines #GrowMedicine #GrowHerbs #HerbGarden #gardening #PollinatorGarden
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#RedClover is one of the plants I'm using for ongoing, longterm, #SoilRemediation efforts. Great nitrogen fixer & pollinators love their pretty pink flowers too.
#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #plants #photography #CoverCrops #SaveSoil #RemediateSoil #clovers
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Grow #flowers for peace, not hate.
Burgundy #CallaLilies ❤️
#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Spring #botanical #PottedPlants #Blooms #perennials #BoycottIsraeliApartheid #AntiWar #PeaceActivists
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#Maine: #Grasses, #Sedges and #Rushes: What’s the Difference?
"When most of us step into our gardens or take a walk in the woods and stumble across a patch of plants with long and slender leaves and large seed heads, we assume we’re looking at a type of grass. However, there’s an enormous amount of diversity in the plant world, and plants that we think are grasses may actually be rushes or sedges. Knowing how to differentiate these plants—collectively known as graminoids—can be a fun exercise in plant identification; it’s also helpful for determining what plants will grow best in your native garden.
"Recently, I had the privilege of attending Jill Weber’s workshop on grass identification, which was organized by Native Gardens of Blue Hill. During the workshop, attendees gained hands-on experience identifying an assortment of native grasses, sedges and rushes, and I wanted to share what I learned with you! In the guide below, we’ll cover some of the key points on grass identification. You’ll also find some suggestions for the best native grasses, sedges and rushes to grow in your own garden.
Grasses, Sedges and Rushes: What’s the Difference?
"Grasses, sedges and rushes may look a lot a like at first glance, but there are a few ways to tell these plants apart. The identification tips below can help you determine what plants are growing in your garden. For more detailed information, you may want to explore the grass ID section on the Go Botany website or consult a quality plant identification book.
Grasses (Poaceae)
"True grasses are found throughout Maine, and throughout the world. Many of our most common grasses are not native to Maine and thrive in sunny and warm locations like fields and abandoned pastures; however, many native grasses are very cold hardy, some prefer wet environments and others grow happily in shade. Interestingly, the majority of our food crops actually belong to the grass family and those include wheat, rice, barley, oats, millet and bamboo!
"A clear way to determine if a graminoid is a true grass is by analyzing its stem and leaf formation. Grasses generally have flattened or rounded stems with pronounced joints or nodes (think bamboo!) Grasses also have 'two ranked' leaves, which means the leaves sprout on two sides of the plant. If you peel a grass blade down from the stem and expose the plant’s papery ligule, you’ll find that many grass ligules are easy to see with a hand lens and can be smooth or ragged on the margin, although some grasses don’t have ligules at all.*
* This is much easier to see with a loupe!
"Some of the most attractive species of true grasses that are native to Maine include:
● #PurpleLovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis)
● #LittleBluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
● #BigBluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
● #DroopingWoodreed (Cinna latifolia)
● #Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)Sedges (Cyperaceae)
"Sedges can look a lot like true grasses, and they’re likely to be found in moist soils, although some sedges can tolerate dry conditions. Sedge seed heads are very variable, and some sedges have lots of ornamental appeal.
"The easiest way to determine if a plant is a sedge or not is to feel its stem. Sedge stems are generally triangular in shape and they won’t roll easily between your fingers. The leaves of sedges are typically three ranked, encircling the plant’s stem on three vertical planes. If you peel back a sedge leaf, you’ll notice that their papery ligules are triangular in form, often less noticeable than those of the grasses.
"Sedges can be useful in rain or water gardens, but some sedges can be grown in standard ornamental beds, or even used as a no-mow lawn substitute for small areas.
"If you’re interested in trying out sedges in your landscape, look for these native Maine species:
● #Pennsylvaniasedge (Carex pensylvanica)
● #FoxSedge (Carex vulpinoidea)
● #PointedBroomSedge (Carex scoparia)
● #NoddingSedge (Carex gynandra)
● #TussockSedge (Carex stricta)Rushes (Juncaceae)
"Like sedges, many rushes and woodrushes prefer moist soil, and some rushes are appropriate for garden planting. Water-loving rushes make spectacular additions to rain gardens or small ponds, or they can be grown in poorly draining sections of your yard where other plants won’t thrive.
"Unlike sedges, rushes have rounded stems, but they lack the nodes that are found in true grasses. Rush flowers can be inconspicuous, but many species can hold their own in any flower garden. Rush leaves typically sprout from the base of the plant and encircle the plant’s stems; however, rushes can be varied and particular species may have different leaf formations.
"If you’re on the hunt for rushes to try in water features or in ornamental beds, these Maine natives are a great place to start:
● #SoftRush (Juncus effusus)
● #CommonWoodrush (Luzula multiflora)
● #WireRush (Juncus balticus)
● #CanadaRush (Juncus canadensis)
● #HairyWoodrush (Luzula acuminata)How to use #graminoids in the landscape
"Grasses, sedges and rushes offer a lot of benefits to the home gardener. Not only are graminoids beautiful, but their seed heads can provide an important food source for wild birds in late summer, autumn and winter. When interplanted with other native #perennials, graminoids provide texture to gardens, as well as movement when their leaves catch in the breeze. Many graminoids also stay upright during winter, providing winter interest and habitat for wildlife. And, not to be overlooked, graminoids are also useful for #basketweaving if you’re interested in crafting!
"On a larger scale, graminoids serve as #CarbonSinks and they help to counter climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Some graminoids are useful for erosion control or for #bioremediation projects. In wetland areas, grasses, rushes and sedges can aid with #WaterFiltration, and they provide habitat and food for various #wildlife species.
"When growing graminoids in your garden, make sure you consider the plant’s specific light, water and soil requirements. Some grasses are more suitable for gardens than others and offer a variety of leaf color, stiffness, height and seed characteristics. Rushes and sedges can be essential additions to rain gardens and other water features. Many native graminoids are spectacularly low maintenance, and they need very minimal water once established. Growing them in your garden or replacing some of your turf grass lawn with native ornamental grasses, sedges and rushes can cut down your lawn maintenance needs and also make your garden that much more #EcoFriendly!"
https://www.nativemainegardens.org/single-post/grasses-sedges-and-rushes-what-s-the-difference
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More #hydrangeas blooming.
Blue hydrangea & pink lace cap hydrangeas both bloomed this week. The blue ones used to be yellowish green but I turned them blue by putting rusty nails on one side of the bush.
Both plants were propagated by cuttings.#bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGarden #WhatsInMyGarden #Saanich #Gardeners #GardeningMastodon #Zone8 #YYJ #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #Flowers #PlantFlowers #plants #nature #PNW #botanical #PlantLovers #Wsanec #PropagatedPlants #SimpleJoys #DisabledGardeners #DisabledPhotographers #photography #YYJphotographers #perennials
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After the rain stopped.
My #purple #columbines are blooming prolifically.#bloomscrolling #plants #Spring #Garden #Zone8 #Saanich #VictoriaBC #nature #botanical #perennials #VancouverIsland #PNW #florespondence #flowers
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More #dahlias are #blooming daily now 😍
#BloomScrolling #florespondence #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #pink #flowers #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #WhatsInMyGarden #botanical #PollinatorGarden #floral #blooms #Colourful #nature #perennials #PropagatedPlants #SaveSoil #PrettyInPink
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#Purple petals photos parade.
My first purple poppies are blooming now. The #poppy in this #trio of #PrettyPurplePlants photo set was the first one to open up.#BloomScrolling #florespondence #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #flowers #PacificNorthwest #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #WhatsInMyGarden #botanical #PollinatorGarden #floral #blooms #Colourful #nature #perennials #PropagatedPlants #SaveSoil #FlowerPhotography
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Happy to see some of my alternate cover crops lawn replacement seeds sowing efforts, slowly paying off. Lots of red & white clovers, more sedges, self heal, wild chamomile, plantain & wild sorrels are showing up on our front lawn space now 👩🌾🥰👍🌿👍
#rewilding #permaculture #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #WhatsInMyGarden #botanical #nature #perennials #PropagatedPlants #SaveSoil #ClimateAction #RewildYourYards
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More of my #garden photo updates. Floral buds. Multiple #plants blooming consecutively, make me smile 🥰 Benefits of succession planting.
#BloomScrolling #florespondence #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #WhatsInMyGarden #botanical #PollinatorGarden #flowers #blooms #Colourful #nature #perennials #PropagatedPlants #SaveSoil #WhatImGrowing #PlantLovers
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One #hydrangea plant with #tricolour #flowers 🥰 Hydrangeas are fun to experiment with & very easy to propagate from stem or leaf cuttings - I've been successful with both methods.
#BloomScrolling #florespondence #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #WhatsInMyGarden #botanical #PollinatorGarden #floral #blooms #Colourful #nature #perennials #PropagatedPlants #SaveSoil #pastel
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Calling out some #columbines 🙌
I have columbines scattered through yards. Some of my fave #wildflowers ❤#Spring #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #GardenersOfMastodon #SDFgardeners #MastodonGardeners #GrowPlantsNotHate #PlantAGarden #WhatsInMyGarden #AsianMastodon #plants #perennials #GrowFlowersNotFascism #Flowers #bloom #botanical #nature #floral #NativePlants #rewilding #Nature #purple #florespondence #BloomScrolling