A Wild Plant Lady

10/28/2026

Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as bee balm or wild bergamot, and a few reasons why you need this native wildflower in your landscape:
• native to North America
• mint family = spreads well!
• incredibly fragrant
• unique purple blooms from June through August
• nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

10/27/2026

Asclepias syriaca, commonly name as common milkw**d, and a few reasons why you need this pollinator powerhouse in your landscape:

• Native to central and eastern North America
• Larval host plant for monarch butterflies
• Food source for native bees, hummingbirds, milkw**d bugs, and other butterfly species
• Uniquely beautiful blooms
• Grows 3-5 feet tall
• Smells divine
• Drought tolerant
• Prevents soil erosion
• Boosts soil health
• Toxic compounds deter deer and rabbits
• Spreads aggressively

10/26/2026

I’m starting a community garden and could use your support. 🫶🏻

If you can’t donate, please share. 🌱🌻🍓🥦

About a year or so ago, I had mentioned to someone that I’d love to st… Danielle Nitor needs your support for Scottville Community Garden Needs Your Support

10/26/2026

After kayaking one hot summer’s day, my daughters found this Chelydra serpentina, commonly known as the common snapping turtle, with a very tiny piece of wood stuck in its face.

The poor thing was so lethargic and wouldn’t move nor swim.
I tried removing the splinter, but I was afraid I was hurting it.

My oldest daughter said she could do it, and she ever so gently pulled the wood out of its face.

You guys, this little turtle instantly felt so much better.

This turtle got to swim away that day and will hopefully live a long, healthy life here in this lake.

10/23/2026

On my drive home today, I saw someone burning their leaf pile… and a little part of me died inside. 🫩

09/28/2026

Oaks are a keystone species! Plant your acorns!

09/12/2026

Jewel w**d // spotted touch-me-not

✨ impatiens capensis ✨

This plant makes a great antidote to poison ivy and giant hogw**d burns, as well as insect bites and stings.

Plant it in your yard for pollinators!

09/10/2026

💛 Goldenrod is a pollinator powerhouse 💛

Take a look (and listen) for yourself! 🐝

Reasons why you should plant goldenrod:
• Native to North America
• High ecological value
• Hosts over 100 species
• Beautiful late summer blooms

09/05/2026

Took my daughters kayaking today.
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