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Plant of the Week ~ Crataegus monogyna (Common Hawthorn)

Apr 28, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Edible, Habitat usage and management, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening crataegus monogyna, Edible, Hawthorn, herbalism, moths, pollinators, Wildlife Gardening

This week we take a look at the first tree in our 'plant of the week' blog - Hawthorn. Read this week's post to discover why this plant is so invaluable to humans and wildlife.

Plant of the Week ~ Lavandula (Lavender)

Mar 31, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Edible, Species of plants, Wildlife Gardening bees, Butterflies, herbalism, hoverflies, lavandula angustifolia, lavender, plant of the week, Wildlife Gardening

This week we are following the delightful scent of lavender to learn more about this delightful plant.

Plant of the Week ~ Borago officinalis (Borage/Starflower)

Mar 24, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Edible, Food is free, Species of plants, Spring, Summer, Wildlife Gardening bee bread, bee plant, bees, borage, borago officinalis, herbalism, plant of the week, starflower

With so many uses, it's a wonder this week's plant of the week isn't grown by everyone. Join me as we take a closer look at Borago officinalis.

Plant of the Week ~ Echinacea (Coneflower)

Mar 3, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Autumn, Garden Design, Species of plants, Summer, Wildlife Gardening Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Echinacea purpurea, herbalism, plant of the week, Purple Coneflower

Flowers within flowers producing food for bees, butterflies and birds? Find out more in this weeks plant of the week blog featuring Echinacea purpurea.

Plant of the Week ~ Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)

Feb 3, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Edible, Garden Design, Habitat usage and management, Species of plants, Wildlife Gardening herbal remedies, herbalism, nettles, Urtica dioica, Wildlife Gardening

Nettles get a lot of bad press, largely due to their unpleasant sting, but you'd be surprised at the amount of uses this wonderful plant has.

Plant of the Week ~ Pulmonaria officinalis (Common Lungwort)

Jan 20, 2017Jun 21, 2017 botanicalmind Species of plants, Wildlife Gardening bee friendly plants, herbalism, plant of the week, pulmonaria

Whether you want to cater to the bees or concoct some herbal remedies, Pulmonaria is the plant for you.

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