The Evelyn Jackson Wild Life Garden
celebrates biodiversity in the burbs.
Raleigh, North Carolina — USDA hardiness zone 7b
Garden Highlights
What Blooms in the Drought?
Raleigh continues to bake in hot, dry weather. Front Garden Blooms Last year, SunCurve had a dozen...
Plants
Tall Goldenrod
Tall Goldenrod (Solidago altissima) volunteered in SunCurve three summers ago. First it was one...
Pollinators
Pipevine Swallowtail Caterpillars
This is the first year I’ve seen Pipevine Swallowtail caterpillars here. The fast-moving...
Birds
Hummingbird Pollinates Bee Balm
The Bee Balm next to the pond is a favorite with hummingbirds and other pollinators. This...
Other Wildlife
Frog Eggs!
The frogs have been singing and no doubt mating in the last few weeks. I’m thrilled to get...
Gardening
Finally Watering
One of the great advantages of growing native plants is that they rarely need watering after the...
