The soil is warm but the air is cooler in Fall and it's a perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. On today's Garden Bite I offer up the questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing, best planting practices and some great choices for a changing climate. 

Porcelain berry is an invasive vine dubbed the August Weed of the Month by the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture. It's berries really are aptly named and quite beautiful but the vine can strangle out native plants. It's been found naturalizing in the county I live in. Find out more about it on today's Garden Bite. 

Wild cucumber may not be invasive but it IS aggressive! While the flowers smell good, the vine can be smothering to some plants. What's it like this year as opposed to years past? Find out more about this weedy vine and whether our winter affected it on today's Garden Bite. 

We often talk of providing for pollinators. In fact, I discussed it on Monday while talking about pollinators and roadways. The talk usually centers around wildflowers, perennials and annuals. Today I'm sharing trees and shrubs fit for pollinators and also attractive to migrating birds. Providing shelter and food for all of them! Check them on Garden Bite. 

It was a brutal winter and a late spring followed by 3 weeks of excessive heat. I had dubbed last year, 2021, The Rising for how beautiful my Resurrection Lilies had bloomed. This year, not so much. But did I lose them completely? Find out on today's Garden Bite! 

A couple of weeks ago there was a great discussion on my Garden Bite Facebook page about pollinators and roadways. While it mostly centered around whether to mow roadways or not, there is much more happening. I live near the interstate dubbed "The Monarch Highway" and did some research into how Departments of Transportation are handling the issue of providing habitat for pollinators and taking care of the traveling public. Find out more on today's Garden Bite! 

Our leafy greens, radishes, beets and such have likely been harvested. Now is the time to start planting for repeat edibles! Be sure to check Days to Harvest on your seed packets. Learn why these vegetables are even better planted now on today's Garden Bite. 

My community puts on a Garden Tour each year. This year there was a place with only raised beds. It was beautiful. I talked with the owner about why she only planted raised beds and share information, as well as photos, on today's Garden Bite. There are so many ideas. Those to build yourself and those to purchase! 

Hardy hibiscus take those of us in cold climates to the tropics. Blooming from July to September, some cultivars have flowers that can reach up to 9 inches across. I share some beauties from Proven Winners. Their Summerific series has 3 new offerings too! There is a caveat to growing these beauties. Learn more on today's Garden Bite. 

Today's Garden Bite is about Aster Yellows. While it sounds like a pretty flower, it's not. This disease will kill your plants and it's been spotted within my listenership. Hear about it and be sure to check my website to see the bizarre characteristics it displays on your plant and what you need to do about it!