Welcome to arrested bloom development in South Dakota at Plant Exchange Blog. We’ve had a few warm spring days and the first pollinators have enjoyed Hellebores or Lenten Rose. Recent snow and freezing temperatures slowed the insects more than these hardy blooms. Daffodils are yet to bloom. Digging out from over 10 inches of snow … Continue reading
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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day–March 15th
Purple Shamrock is one of the clover symbols of good luck because of its leaf shape. But, no blarney! Oxalis triangularis is a look-alike! A sham, only resembling the good luck charm. The three trifoliate leaflets are attached to the petiole that appear to be a stem but are not. Leaflets fold at the central vein … Continue reading
Garden Bloggers Bloom Day October 15th
Welcome to our weekly Plant Exchange Blog about plants and people who grow them. Today, and around the 15th of each month is “Garden Bloggers Bloom Day.” We show you what illustrates the beauty of plants at this time. In South Dakota we are in USDA Zone 4-5a, and some would say a wider range … Continue reading
