Using Georgia Native Plants

Native oaks ( Quercus  spp.) are keystone species for insects and the ecosystems in Georgia. Over 550 species of Lepidoptera (butterflies an...

  This blog is seasonal. Every week the topic has something to do with what’s happening: in the yard, in the season, even what’s happening w...

As we learn more about the benefits of using native plants, it is natural to want to spread that information to neighbors, friends, and fa...

The diversity of native insects is amazing. I am always thrilled to find a less common one. This week found me leading a walking at Stone Mo...

  There are over 100 ferns native to Georgia and the Southeastern US. Some are big and bold while others are tiny, single-frond plants. Some...

  Georgia roadsides are a mixed bag of vegetation but increasingly they are being swallowed up in invasive plants. In Georgia, we’ve all see...

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a fun citizen science activity that helps people get more acquainted with their local pollinators. ...