Putting Plants Outside, Lilacs, Butterflies & Other May News
“The month of May is the gateway to summer” — Jean Hersey
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- Plants Need Some Companionship Too! May 14, 2026As you get ready or maybe even begun to plant your vegetable garden, don’t think you have to limit yourself just to edibles. Feel free to mix it up a bit either by interplanting early and late maturing vegetables or by adding some flowers and herbs. There are lots of articles and books on companion […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- DIY Wearable Flowers May 8, 2026Wearable flowers have found their purposes throughout history. They were originally worn by ancient Greeks as a way to ward off evil. In later periods, flowers were used to express identity, affiliation, or support for causes and individuals. In modern times, corsages and boutonnieres are seen more commonly for formal events like weddings and proms. […]Heather Zidack
Chaos Gardening
By. Dr. Lauren Kurtz, UConn Home Garden Education Office Chaos gardening is a growing social media trend that encourages gardeners to relinquish control, scatter assorted seeds, step back, and see what happens. Instead of carefully spacing plants and planning layouts, chaos gardeners toss seeds and let nature decide what grows where. The results can vary widely, ranging from […]
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These are damaging plants to avoid in CT gardens. They can kill native plant species and take over.
These are damaging plants to avoid in CT gardens. They can kill native plant species and take over. The Hartford Courant – Dr. Lauren Kurtz discusses how native plants attract birds and pollinators, while invasive species harm ecosystems and what residents can do in their own gardens.
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