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Waníshi Gardens Garden gifts that bring daily joy. Plantings & arrangements, natural handicrafts, and photography.

Happy Mother’s Day! And this includes all plant moms who steward beauty and conservation in our landscapes every.single....
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! And this includes all plant moms who steward beauty and conservation in our landscapes every.single.day.

This is a picture of “Common” Ninebark. It has gorgeous copper-colored leaves and pink seed capsules which persist until winter. Really, this low maintenance shrub needs renaming! Best of all, it is native to New Jersey and supports an abundance of wildlife.

Order for Lily of the Valley plant starts arranged to look like a bouquet. One mom is going to be quite thrilled.
05/09/2026

Order for Lily of the Valley plant starts arranged to look like a bouquet. One mom is going to be quite thrilled.

Sunny Morning on a South Jersey Road. Farm View.
05/06/2026

Sunny Morning on a South Jersey Road. Farm View.

I spy CATNIP. . .
05/04/2026

I spy CATNIP. . .

Native Woodland Wildflower - Red Trillium - one of the first to arrive in spring. Despite its ephemeral beauty, this Tri...
05/04/2026

Native Woodland Wildflower - Red Trillium - one of the first to arrive in spring. Despite its ephemeral beauty, this Trillium emits a foul smell to attract flies and beetles for pollination. Delicate yet odorous, it goes by the nickname, “Stinking Benjamin”. Once pollinated, it takes another 5 to 7 years for the flower to reach maturity. Admire from afar and reframe from picking if you are lucky enough to cross paths. This Trillium was observed at a woodland garden in Alpha, NJ.

Washington’s Crossing in New Jersey. This is the only building still in existence to witness this historical event. Nati...
05/03/2026

Washington’s Crossing in New Jersey. This is the only building still in existence to witness this historical event. Native woodlands surround, supporting wildlife.

4x6 photo card - Common Columbine. This colonial garden favorite is native to Europe. It was brought over as an ornament...
05/02/2026

4x6 photo card - Common Columbine. This colonial garden favorite is native to Europe. It was brought over as an ornamental where it “escaped” and naturalized across North America.

Columbine seeds and leaves were crushed and made into a salve by both Native Americans and early settlers to cure skin diseases and head lice. Columbine's common name, Granny's Bonnet, is derived from the flower which looks like a woman's fancy hat.

Columbine is also in the buttercup family! Photo taken at the Nelson House in Washington Crossing State Park, New Jersey.

A “perfect lawn” to this gardening gal = tons of dandelions. Why settle for just one color when you can have two?Dandeli...
04/29/2026

A “perfect lawn” to this gardening gal = tons of dandelions. Why settle for just one color when you can have two?

Dandelions are widely considered masterpieces of natural engineering, displaying intricate, near-perfect geometric patterns that optimize their survival and seed dispersal.

Dandelions also bloom in early spring and provide essential nectar to emerging pollinators. Oftentimes this is their first meal as they wait for additional blooms.

For people, Dandelion greens are a nutrient-dense superfood, exceptionally high in vitamins K, A, and C, along with minerals like calcium and iron. They are edible from root to flower, offering antioxidants that combat inflammation and aid digestion.

What’s not to love? Give them a try in your salad!

A magnificent “weed”, the Bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) shines best in poor soils along neglected roadsides an...
04/28/2026

A magnificent “weed”, the Bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) shines best in poor soils along neglected roadsides and city lots. It is know as St. Anthony’s Turnip, after the patron saint of swineherds, as pigs will travel long distances to find and eat buttercups. Who knew??

Nature has gifted this beauty with cupped, glossy, and highly reflective golden petals which concentrate sunlight and trap heat at the buttercup’s center. This warm environment increases pollen production which, in turn, invites pollinators inside. An ideal sleeping bag to rest their wings on those very cool spring nights.

Legend says that if you hold a buttercup under your chin, and it glows yellow, you do indeed like butter!

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