In the early fall here in the South, you’ll see golden plumes lining the roadsides, swaying in the warm breeze — and hear folks start blaming them for their sniffles. Bless their hearts, goldenrod has been catching the blame for
6 Must-Have Perennials for Your Southern Garden
If you’re gardening in the South, you know the heat, humidity, and sometimes unpredictable weather can be tough on plants. That’s why perennials—plants that return year after year—are the backbone of a reliable and beautiful garden. Once established, they thrive
Protecting Our Pollinators
Think About This: Pollinators provide 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat More than 1,000 of all pollinators are vertebrates such as birds, bats, and small mammals. Most (more than 200,000 species) are beneficial insects such as
Creating A Pollinator Garden
Pollinators are animals or insects that move pollen from one flower to another, and they are essential to plant reproduction. In fact, 80% of our food crops are pollinated by insects or animals. Without pollinators, humans and all of Earth’s
Native Milkweed vs Tropical Milkweed
The popularity of tropical milkweed, also known as Mexican Milkweed or Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica), a non-native species of milkweed, has skyrocketed due to its ease of propagation and attractive flowers and foliage. However, when planted in areas with temperate
Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden
Plant a Variety of Bee-Friendly Flowers: Bees are attracted to a diverse range of flowers, especially those that are rich in nectar and pollen. There are both native and non-native plants that can provide an appropriate pollen source for bees.
Feeding The Bees – Camellia Pollinators
Bees & Camellias Fall brings an abundance of bees to the garden with all of the Camellia sasanqua and Camellia Sinensis in full swing. They are one of the last plants of the season to help our bees with enough
Bee’s Tea – Nature’s Helper
Camellia sinensis, also known as the Tea Plant is one of our favorite plants that we grow at Blackcreek Nursery & Garden. We love to make our own tea from our Tea Plants at Blackcreek Tea Farm, but even more rewarding than harvesting our own tea is feeding the bees!
