Passionate companions

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The passionflower has interesting relationships with several insect species that either pollinate the plant or simply feed on it. The Heliconius butterfly is closely associated with the passionflower and often uses it as a host. The wild yellow passionflower is home to the flea beetle which has adapted to and feeds on the toxin-filled leaves of the plant. Another visitor to the wild yellow passionflower is a small bee known as Anthemurgus passiflorae, which takes the flowers pollen and nectar without pollinating.

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Deadheading reconsidered: seed heads provide interest in the winter garden and food for wildlife

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Many flowering plants have interesting looking seeds and color variations in the winter that can add garden interest and help feed wildlife. Traditional gardening techniques say that the dead seed pods and flowers should be pruned from perennial plants to keep them healthy and attractive, but this is not necessarily the best practice.

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Winter plant injury

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A description of plant injuries caused by winter weather and how to avoid them is presented, along with advice for choosing suitable plants according to geographic region.

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