Certified Naturalist Highlights Tennessee State Flowers
Three official State Flowers bring beauty to the state and to the Upper Cumberland, according to a Cumberland County naturalist. David Clark relocated to the state from Oregon four years ago and completed a specialized state program to better understand his new environment. Clark spends the majority of his time exploring the UC to locate […]
Tennessee Native Gardening Bolsters Pollinator Populations
Local residents have a chance to play their own part in the pollination process this week during National Pollinator Week. Putnam County UT Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Key said pollinators serve as the foundation for seed and fruit production. Key said creating habitats for native bees and butterflies in home landscapes directly impacts the food […]
TN Native Plant Society Celebrates, Protects Local Fauna
A local group wants to make sure all us understand and help protect Tennessee’s native plants. The Tennessee Native Plant Society created to educate people on proper plant usage and protection. Founder Eligh Miller-Polivka said he is intrigued by the thought of the world being a giant, edible garden, and the work required to best […]
