Melissa's Adventures in Nature

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I planted these wildflowers two years ago. Finally, they have bloomed! Did you know that wildflowers take 2 to 3 years to bloom? The lesson here: patience brings good things. 

Want to know more about wild gardens? Check out the article, "Why planting wildflowers makes a difference" by Nunez (2021). 

Pictured above - My wild garden 

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