So what’s the big deal about milkweed these days? Milkweeds are the larval host plant for Monarch Butterflies, meaning that the caterpillars of Monarch Butterflies only feed on different species of milkweed plants. In recent years there have been a great decline in populations of Monarchs. In order to help increase the numbers of any… Read more »
When most people think of a beautiful garden they envision displays of colorful flowers. Flowers in a wide range of hues offer lovely garden views, but some blooms are seasonal or last only a short time during the full garden season. Many perennials and most flowering shrubs bloom for only a few weeks, and annuals… Read more »
Last year Drumore Estate was certified as both a Certified Butterfly Garden from the North American Butterfly Association and a Pollinator Friendly Garden from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners. We are proud and excited to be helpful in thoughtfully growing plants and using cultural practices which are beneficial to these essential categories of insects. Most… Read more »
As the seasons progress in the main perennial borders at Drumore, the plants that are flowering are continually changing. As May faded away with the beauty of bearded iris, blue star, peonies and blue indigo, the borders have progressed into June and July with fresh arrivals of penstemons, catmint, campanulas and roses as well as… Read more »
May is here and the countdown for frost free days has begun! According to the Farmers Almanac, the last frost date is typically in early May. With that being said, this week Drumore Estate received a huge shipment of flowers. Our team set out to sort and store them in various locations around the Estate… Read more »
